The New York Islanders started out slow coming off of the 4 Nations mid-season layoff but rebounded to reasonably say they were unfortunate to come away with zero points in their Sunday night tilt with the Dallas Stars.
A debatable major penalty that cost them Casey Cizikas (and two goals conceded) and an aggressive goalie interference call that waived off a would-be tying goal late in the third were both part of the story in their 4-3 loss.
On the bright side, Pierre Engvall and Anthony Duclair each got much-needed goals, and they had Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield back from injuries, the break having done their bodies good.