The New York Islanders Managed to Get a Point But Familiar Problems Kept Them From Two

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1. Same old isles. The 1-1-2 western canada/seattle trip with the loser pt. to finish it off vs. flames just as i predicted. 1. Isles are too offensively challenged that even a 1-0 lead isn't safe. One reason isles can't hold leads with a 27th ranked gf that can't score 3 or more consistently. And outshooting opponent means nothing when isles can't score enough g's. And when 18 scores isles only goal you have major problems. 2. And pk gave up the goal that tied that game-an area that just doesn't improve. Same old isles indeed. Now isles head to detroit to face a reeling wings team with a coach on the very hot seat. The same wings team isles lost to a month ago outshooting wings 28-10 only to lose 1-0. At least b's got the coach firing going giving the axe to montgomery.

2. Mayfeild taking a bad timed and un warranted penalty that cost us the game?? you dont say

3. It’s become a Habit, there’s different ways, well one way or another I think we already lead the league in overtime wins, Calgary was a team we needed to beat, thank you Gil !!!

4. They will close with a win. In Detroit . George is looking good. I said it before he reminds me of Fox on rangers. Good skater .smooth. smart hockey sense. Future all star in my opinion

5. Good morning team! Gil, this was a game that Varly could have used a bit more goal support. I believe they had some pretty good chances, but when the puck doesn't go in the net, it seems like your offense was flat. Varly played more than well enough to get this win. The untimely penalty and the PK giving up a goal doesn't help our cause. At least we got the point. The loser points are pretty sad sometimes, but they do add up. Last season we possibly don't make the playoffs without them.
   Everyone, have a great day! See you all again tomorrow. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!

6. Like Howie Rose, Gil Martin is more likely to make me follow up on an advertisement than any other commentator. Hard to explain. Much love, Gil!

7. Good 🌄, Gil, how are you? The Islanders are 1 point away from a successful road trip. Even though they blew the lead and lost in a SO, they played Calgary tough. Alexander Romanov came back with a vengeance 8 hits. Simeon Varlamov was solid in the net, and Pierre Engvall scored for the 3rd time. The top 3 line members have at least one shot. The 4th line was shut out.
   The Islanders took one penalty, and it cost them. The PP is not good again. I can't wait for Barzy and the Duke to come back. Hero. Pierre Engvall and Simeyon Varlamov. 🐐, Scott Mayfield for taking that ill timed penalty. The Bridgeport Islanders had a decent weekend. HAPPY 🎂, TOM DRAPER. Hear from you later, Gil, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.

8. Gm Gil. another infuriating performance full of defensive breakdowns and a lack of effort. At no point did I believe the team was going to sin. That was sealed when a team with a worse powerplay looked like the best. There are just too many players on this team who don't deserve an NHL roster spot. As I've said before, 1 to 2 goals a game is not a foundation for a win. Roy is in a terrible spot. As for the injuries, the missing players don't account for a significant upgrade to the team. The team must convert on opportunities, such as Dobson hitting the crossbar, because they are going to fail otherwise.

9. I am going to take the optimists view. Happy that Engvall is starting to play well, I thought he scored a very nice goal last night with a fantastic toe-drag move past the Flames' defenseman . I wish Holmstrom could get more mustard on his shots, he needs to shoot the puck better. Super happy to have Romanov back. Varly played really well! Speedy recovery to Mike Reilly. LGI

10. The Islanders need to be much more aggressive on the PK. They just fall into the box and sit there. They also allow the opposition to enter the zone way too easily. Perhaps a change in special teams coach is due. PP surely missing Barzal, but the rest of the team are also professionals, and need to find a way to enter the zone and stop making excuses that they don't have Barzal or Duclair… Heck…Engvall is quite capable of entering the zone with speed. Just my thoughts… Thx Gil.

11. I know I am talking into a black hole … BUT … the team needs to throw all caution into the wind … SHAKE UP the damn PP and PK play guys who never do it for pete's sake .. first .. FIRE THE darn Special Team Coaches .. C'MON!!!

12. Mayfield hurts the team every game. Guy doesn’t get it.

13. Isles d need to spoil more shots. The goal scored against, pulock should have got a stick on the puck. Can’t give guys open looks.