New York Islanders defenseman Andy Greene, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period on Feb. 27, 2022. Credit: AP/Alex Gallardo
DENVER — It hasn’t been the other teams that have been the Islanders’ biggest opponent this season. Rather it’s been their maddening inability to sustain any consistency.
So while the NHL-best Avalanche are a formidable foe, the Islanders’ biggest test on Tuesday night at Ball Arena will be to see whether they can end their five-game road trip with back-to-back wins.
That’s something they haven’t done in regulation since Nov.