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Capellini: Islanders’ Self-Inflicted Wounds Destroyed A Season Of Promise

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WFAN.com

If you woke up Monday morning feeling exasperated, I can’t say I blame you.

The Islanders teased their fans over the last two weeks of the regular season, closing with six consecutive wins. Sadly, it wasn’t enough to make the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five seasons.

They missed out on Lord Stanley’s tournament by one measly point, finishing with 94, a very respectable number for most any team any season. But these Islanders were expected to be more. The previous two seasons suggested they were indeed ready for prime time.