There’s that team again! It’s maddening, it’s a little weird, but I’m glad they’ll keep things interesting.
The New York Islanders didn’t get the win Tuesday night, but after a series of poor performances on the northwestern road trip, they once again showed they can put together a really strong, competent effort against a good team. Only one goal, but they were fun to watch. On another night, J-G Pageau converts two of his chances to make the difference.
Jake Oettinger didn’t steal the game, but he made the big saves — and cut the angles down to nothing on some golden chanes — to keep the Isles from getting a go-ahead goal they probably deserved.