Islanders News: Confidence and stuff
Now that’s better. | Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images
The Islanders start the short trip off with a confidence-building win...they needed overtime again. The Islanders have improbably beaten the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime twice in Patrick Roy’s short tenure as head coach. Hockey is a funny, thin-margin game.
Last night’s win in Dallas — they head to Detroit next — doesn’t renew hope, as they once again squeaked their way to a regulation point, then won the extra-time coin flip. But it does provide at least something different to look at, with the Isles’ top three guns all loaded up on to the same line.
Also fun to see Kyle MacLean get his second NHL goal, and Ryan Pulock rip a non-slapper from high in the zone.
Islanders News
About last night: Big finish for Horvat and Barzal, and a much needed two points for the Isles. [LHH | Newsday | Post | THN]
They’re trying to build something here. [NHL]
Patrick Roy was pleased with his new lines, including the mega-line of Nelson-Horvat-Barzal. [Newsday]
Roy liked the way all four of #Isles lines came together.— Andrew Gross (@AGrossNewsday) February 27, 2024
Mike Bossy’s Stanley Cup rings were auctioned off for record prices. I still don’t wanna talk about it. [Newsday]
Elsewhere
Other NHL scores from last night include just three other games, with the Capitals unfortunately winning in regulation over the other capital.
With the Flames having a bunch of sought-after trade deadline assets, patience could be key. [Sportsnet]
Marc-Andre Fleury shuts down trade talk, says he wants to make a run with the Wild. [TSN]
The Maple Leafs say they’re totally fine carrying three goalies. So was Garth Snow. [Sportsnet]
Valeri Nichushkin is again cleared to return by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. [TSN]
Jake Guentzel skated for the first time since his injury; trade watch resumes. [NHL]
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