NFT: Panthers at Islanders, Game 6 Thread, 7pm Start

So, kinda a big day in Brooklyn, right?

We all know how long it's been. Everyone knows what's at stake. While not technically must-win, it feels like it is and what better way to reward the faithful than by putting an end to the drought.

We'll let the team speak for today's goals:

Quote:

Cappy - "I think the guys know exactly how they have to play. It's a situation where we're not going to say too much as coaches. We're just going to let them play within the team concept, go out and have some fun and try to close them out if we can. It's all about our fans and the atmosphere that's going to be in that building. We have to feed off our crowd and that's the big thing." Fransie - "We had a chance last year in Game 7 to finish it but this is the first time we're going back with three wins and have a chance to close it out at home. So hopefully we're going to come out and respond the right way." Hammer - "The last one is always the hardest one to win. We have an opportunity to do it in our barn, so we have to prepare." The Captain - “Our fans know the opportunity we have, and our goal as players is not to get too carried away but also feed off their energy. It’s the next game and we know how desperate Florida will be, so we have to be able to match that.”

Happy Birthday to the Great Dane, Frans Nielsen. Hoping for a memorable birthday celebration for him.

And if you believe in karmic balance, today marks the 14th anniversary of this, one of the biggest moments in Islanders home playoff history: Shawn Bates penalty shot against Toronto

Let's Go Islanders!

Look in...to the eye of the storm
Look out...for the force without form
Look around...at the sight and the sound
Look in look out look around...