The New York Islanders came out at MSG on Monday night looking for a win in their first game this season against the New York Rangers. But Monday's game was New York Sour for the Isles, who lost 6-2 in an ugly display in Manhattan.
1. The Offense was Utterly Muted for Long Stretches
The Islanders have put a lot of ugly efforts in on offense this season. Some have gone well, others have not been so efficient. But Monday's loss was ugly, and an exhibition of what has made the Islanders so ineffective on offense this season.