Folks, that game was so good that I overslept. I was late to work and forgot to write these Bits for you. My sincerest apologies for my tardiness.
On the bright side, with the Islanders now 8 points up on the second wild card, the Islanders are virtual locks to qualify for the playoffs. Am I too greedy to ask for home ice still?
The coach speaks:
- Last night’s game was a perfect example of how critical the fourth line is to the Islanders’ success. [Newsday]
- Now that the Islanders “Core Four” defensemen have grown into their skill, Nick Leddy may be expendable in the right package.