Whether you like hockey or not (I love it) the Isles did something incredible this evening. They were awarded a 5 minute major power play late in the game against Detroit. At the time they were trailing 5-2. Not only did they score 3 in just under 3 minutes to tie the game, they scored a 4th to take the lead 6-5.
Of course the Isles being the Isles lost the lead a minute later to force the game to go into OT, where they won on a goal by Brock Nelson (3rd of the night).
Just an incredible game for Islander and hockey fans in general.
Elite center on the best contract in hockey for 9 years and they have nothing to show for it.
4/5 lottery picks were busts.
Chiarelli has done more for the islanders than Garth. (Eberle, Barzal, Beauvillier, Boychuk)
Now they stand to lose JT, Bailey, and Dehaan for nothing because shit dick won't sell.
The isles have major issues on defense but complaining about that for me can wait a few days.
The goalie problem has been an anchor around this team's neck for years. Greiss has been abysmal this year and Halak mostly just hovers around mediocre.
Barzal looks like he has the makings of a superstar.