Islanders Gameday News: In their mind, they’re rebounding in Carolina
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They must be drinking the moonshine. Fresh off another infuriating late regulation loss in Chicago, the Islanders are now in Carolina to take on the Hurricanes — normally a dreadful fixture on the schedule, though last meeting they somehow shocked us.
Per Anthony Gross per Patrick Roy, Anthony Duclair skated in the morning but will not be in the lineup. Bo Horvat, who missed the loss in Chicago after leaving the prior game early, is a gametime decision. Ilya Sorokin will make his 9th straight start, with Semyon Varlamov still unavailable.
Patrick Roy says he told Pierre Engvall “Seize the moment. It’s not too late.”— Andrew Gross (@AGrossNewsday) December 17, 2024
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Islanders News
Previewing tonight: “We did a lot of good things out there, but we have to find ways to win hockey games.” [Isles]
The Skinny from last time: “The Isles have outscored the opposition 52-43 in the first and second periods but have been outscored 5-29 in the third period and overtime.” [Isles]
Despite that, somehow now slow starts are the issue. [Newsday | Post]
Prospect Report: When the present is too depressing, look to the future with New Nelson and Finley. [Isles]
Speaking of which: In praise of Cole Eiserman, adding dimensions to his game. [THN]
Factual Opinion: The Islanders core is running out of time. [Po$t]
Elsewhere
Yesterday’s NHL scores include just three games, including the Capitals losing in Dallas.
Funny headline alert: The Oilers described their finals rematch loss to the Panthers as “disappointing.” [NHL]
Who’s hyped for the umpteenth Winter Classic? Cause the league site is, making noise about the ice truck arriving. [NHL]
Humanizing the kid who did not win the Calder nor the Art Ross. [Sportsnet]
Kevin He one-ups Andong Song by signing an ELC with Winnipeg. [NHL]
The Leafs will be without Anthony Stolarz for 4-6 weeks. [Sportsnet]
Very big deal for Thatcher Demko to get his first win since returning from a frustrating injury. [TSN]
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