It was only a 61-second sample. But that man-advantage sequence is how the Islanders want their power play to function consistently.
The Islanders face the Rangers on Monday night at Nassau Coliseum after snapping an 0-3-2 skid with Saturday night’s 4-3 victory over the Penguins at Nassau Coliseum on Anders Lee’s power-play winner late in the third period. Lee cleaned up the rebound of defenseman Ryan Pulock’s initial shot from the left after some swift puck movement on the game’s only power-play chance.
Coach Barry Trotz placed a heavy emphasis on special teams work, particularly having a shoot-first mentality, during the team’s unexpected bye week as two games against the Sabres were postponed.