ELMONT, NY - The Colorado Avalanche entered Thursday night's game at the New York Islanders as a juggernaut, having lost just once in regulation in 26 games. Islanders coach Patrick Roy's message to his team before that game: "If there's a team that could surprise them, it's us and the way we've been playing."
St. Patrick was prophetic: Roy's team defeated the mighty Avalanche, 6-3, to snap Colorado's 17-game point streak is a statement win for the Islanders (15-10-3).
The Islanders built a 4-0 lead against Colorado and responded every time the Avalanche crept back into the game.