One of the biggest reasons for this surprising Islanders’ season that continues with Game 1 of their first-round series against the Penguins on Wednesday night at the Coliseum has been the team’s improved goaltending.
The tandem of Robin Lehner and Thomas Greiss earned having their names inscribed on the Jennings Trophy, the award given to the goaltender(s) who played at least 25 games for the team that finishes the regular season with the fewest goals against.
Lehner, in 46 games, finished with the best save percentage (.930) in franchise history, while Greiss (.927), in his 43 games, was third all time.