The Islanders’ season was one of relative team success. Of course, every team wants to win the Stanley Cup but the Islanders improved by 23 points in the standings, made the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and advanced to the second round.
Now, the team will find out what individual accolades, if any, it will receive for the turnaround in its first season under president and general manager Lou Lamoriello and coach Barry Trotz.
The NHL Awards Show is Wednesday night in Las Vegas and goalie Robin Lehner was nominated for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie and the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication while Trotz is up for the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year.