Jaroslav Halak was back guarding the net at the start for the Islanders Friday night against Pittsburgh at Barclays Center, just like he was for six straight games before Thursday night in Philadelphia. That was Thomas Greiss’ game.
But it didn’t go well — again. Greiss gave up five goals in the Islanders’ 6-4 loss, the fifth time in his last six starts that he has yielded at least five. This time, he was screened on two. But the continued lack of success isn’t doing wonders for his psyche.
Greiss is 9-6-2 but with a 3.89 goals against average and an .