Mike and Dan talk about a good win and two frustrating loses for the Islanders, and are joined by The Athletic’s Arthur Staple to hear stories of his decade on the team’s beat.
The hosts recap a rare lazy loss in Detroit followed by a quality win over a depleted Bruins team and then a bothersome shootout loss to Robin Lehner and the Vegas Golden Knights. They look at some of the mental mistakes that have cost the Islanders points and how the starts and stops of the season have been exhausting for all involved. They also talk about Lehner’s hero’s welcome and its perception around the hockey world.