There is no doubt that the New York Islanders need to improve in some areas. Their defense has been inconsistent. The goaltending, at times, has been awful. The dynamic offensive play of the 2017-18 Islanders has been their saving grace.
When this team is firing on all cylinders, they are a sight to behold. In order for the Islanders to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff standings, they’ll need consistent play throughout all facets of their game. But every game can’t be left up to the offense to win. The defense, goalies and special teams units all need to do their part.