Nothing seems to phase the New York Islanders right now. The last few days have thrown a few unwelcome surprises at them, yet they keep swatting those aside. Even when it looks like they’ve lost, as in overtime last night, they win.
But it hasn’t been simply luck; they’re making their own luck, as the motto goes, such as the impressive 4-on-3 penalty kill in overtime last night, Anthony Beauvillier’s move to save the game in the shootout, and Oliver Wahlstrom’s absolutely lethal shot to win it.
With tougher opponents ahead, the Islanders needed to make the most of their pair of three-game sets against the Sabres and Devils.