UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders celebrates his game winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on February 06, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Penguins 4-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
“They hate us cause they ain’t us.” It’s a phrase that you’re probably familiar with and when it comes to the New York Islanders I find that it’s also an appropriate phrase.
Considering that the Islanders are called boring by fans of other teams pretty much any time they go far in the playoffs, it’s not too surprising that they get some hate online.