If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. By winning the Jennings Trophy for the fewest goals scored against last season, the New York Islanders strategy to split starts between two goalies was a solid choice. It worked flawlessly.
So of course when it came to establishing a strategy in nets for this season, the Islanders decided to keep the same plan.
Again, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. With the fewest goals against and with both of the Islanders goalies finishing in the top five for save percentage and goals-against average last season, the 1A-1B goalie plan isn’t broken.