UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders celebrates a second period goal by Anthony Beauvillier #18 (not shown) against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers at the Nassau Coliseum on April 20, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Wow. That felt good. In a must-win situation, the New York Islanders answered with a dominating performance against their surging rivals the New York Rangers.
The Islanders haven’t played well for what seems like two weeks now. They might have a winning record over that span but they haven’t looked convincing while doing it.