The Islanders got off to a good start in their play-in series against the Panthers. If they keep playing like that, they will do well.
Islanders News
- Johnny Boychuk left Game 1 after Mike Matheson hit him in the head. [Newsday] His status for Game 2 remains uncertain. [Newsday]
- Jean-Gabriel Pageau was critical to the Islanders’ style in Game 1. He’s a playoff performer. [Islanders]
- Seven takeaways from Game 1 include the importance of Pageau, Anthony Beauvillier, and Brock Nelson.