A general view before a game between the Islanders and the Boston Bruins on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Nassau Coliseum. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Sure, it was weird and a little sad. How could it not be weird and a little sad?
But there was nothing the Islanders or anyone else could do about it, so the home team did its best on Monday to look at the bright side of what was expected to be its final home opener at Nassau Coliseum.
"We feel the support of our fans," Anthony Beauvillier said before a 1-0 victory over the Bruins.