With the trade deadline past us, it is important to remember why the New York Islanders are doing as well as they are. This season is about defense and goaltending. So far, The Islanders have allowed 144 goals against this season while the league average is at 190. Their goal differential is a plus thirty and when that happens your team usually isn’t half bad.
Just look at other good teams in this league what are the most common contributing factors for winning? Team save percentage which defense plays a huge role in is a top that list.