Dan and dad again Mike recap the Islanders’ week of infuriating losses and one must-win before turning their attention towards Manhattan and the first Ranger Piece Theater of the season.
In the run-up to American Thanksgiving and the day immediately following it, the Islanders did what they do best: blow third periods against beatable teams. They had one point to show for the week before a home shutout over Buffalo on Saturday put everyone at ease. But despite hanging around the Eastern Conference playoff picture, there’s not a ton of confidence that this group can start turning the season around (or is there.