Islanders center Mathew Barzal sets before a face-off against the Panthers at Barclays Center on Nov. 9. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Chances are, Mathew Barzal reviewed some game video on Sunday. And not just the scoring chances. The immensely-gifted skater and playmaker has learned to look at a broader scope.
The Islanders did not practice in advance of Monday night’s game against the Ducks at Honda Center. They extended their franchise record point streak to 15-0-2 while having a five-game winning streak snapped in Saturday night’s 2-1 overtime loss at San Jose to open this three-game California swing.