Every Islanders fan felt exactly what Jaroslav Halak was feeling right after Brian Gibbons hit the post in the last frame of the Islanders’ 5-4 shootout win over the Devils.
Halak threw up both hands and seemed to be giving thanks to the hockey Gods. Finally, at last, something had went right for the Islanders despite how turbulent the ride was to get to the second point.
Halfway through the third period the Devils maintained a 4-2 lead, and “here we go again” raced through the minds of every Islanders fan, player, coach and probably even owner watching.