Three full days into the Islanders season and it’s already been a Dickens. Thursday night, the Rangers sucked and the Islanders were an Experienced Playoff Team. Saturday night, the Islanders sucked and the Rangers were a budding powerhouse.
Sunday morning, both teams woke up 1-1 on the season.
Islanders News
- About last night: A 5-0 thumping that erased the opening night 4-0 win and spoiled a rookie debut. [LHH | Isles | NYI Skinny]
- The broader context: Ilya Sorokin forced to make his NHL debut after Semyon Varlamov was hit in the neck by a shot (reportedly from Cal Clutterbuck) in pre-game warmups.