Mike and Dan don’t know how to feel about the Islanders taking three points from last year’s Stanley Cup finalists in this very weird season.
In playing Edmonton tough before losing in overtime and beating the Cup champion Panthers, the Islanders showed a level of grit and skill they could have used in November instead of in March where they’re still a longshot to make the playoffs. Performances by Noah Dobson, Pierre Engvall and Max Tsyplakov remind us of just how unreliable some players can be when they’re counted on the most.
But the games were enjoyable in the moment, especially if you flew from Poland to watch one.