The first two games in this series were about as frustrating as possible. Through a large part of this series, the New York Islanders have looked like the better team despite being the one down 2-0.
In Game 2 specifically, the Islanders hit at least five posts. They were so close on numerous opportunities to score but couldn’t break through for that equalizer.
Even though the team is in a really tough spot, losing the first two games at home, Barry Trotz has the perfect mindset. “We’re going to Carolina to win two games, plain and simple.