It is no secret that the New York Islanders played a team first, defensive-minded style all season, one that surprised a lot of folks with a second place finish in the Metropolitan Division. They won by shutting down the other team’s best offensive players, great goaltending and being timely with goal scoring.
Though their defense has been good against Carolina, the Islanders find themselves down 2-0 against a team that plays good defensive hockey as well and has scored timely goals.
The Islanders offensive has been frustrating to watch and has disappeared for stretches at a time.