Islanders’ defensive problems are ‘fixable’: Lane Lambert
Lane Lambert does not believe the defensive breakdown that befell the Islanders in their disastrous 7-0 loss to the Penguins points to any bigger-picture issues.
Rather, he feels there were fixable problems limited to one very bad period of hockey the second period Wednesday in whichthe Isles allowed six goals.
Its all fixable, Lambert said. We just werent hard enough in our own zone. We werent hard enough around our goaltender and we gave up the interior on the net-front far too easily. Very uncharacteristic of us. All fixable.
The Islanders defense, which has been beset by injuries, has statistically taken a step in the wrong direction compared to a year ago.
Defense was their calling card in 2022-23, when they ranked fifth in the league in goals allowed; prior to Wednesdays game they ranked 19th in the same category.
I think it was just a very poorly played second period of hockey, Lambert said. Every time we turned around the puck was in our net. So we will look at it, fix it and move on.
Richard Rakell scores a goal on Ilya Sorokin during the Islanders’ ugly 7-0 loss to the Penguins. NHLI via Getty ImagesPlayers, however, were not quite as dismissive of the idea that bad habits have crept into their game lately.
I dont really know how to answer that, Mat Barzal said. I think were definitely gonna have to address something after tonight. Look at some tape and whatnot. After the second period, we put an emphasis on boxing out. They got a couple free looks close to Ilya Sorokin tonight in the crease that we cant be giving up. Well clean that up.
see also
Islanders completely embarrassed by Penguins in blowout loss
This was the worst loss the Islanders suffered since Feb. 25, 2017, when they lost 7-0 to the Blue Jackets.
The last time they allowed six goals in a period was March 21, 2000, also against the Penguins.
Kris Letangs five assists in a period tied Dale Hawerchuks NHL record.
Oliver Wahlstrom came back into the lineup on Wednesday for Julien Gauthier, who was made a healthy scratch for the first time since Nov. 24 in Ottawa.
Wahlstrom, who has gone in and out of the lineup all year while he plays on a one-year contract, skated a quiet 7:48, the least ice time of any Islander.
As for the one-year deal, Wahlstrom said contract uncertainty is not entering into his thinking.
Its hockey, man, he said. You never know where youre gonna be, you never know whats gonna happen. You just gotta focus on the now. One-year contract, Im not focused on that at all. Im still young. Gotta keep working.
Scott Mayfield (upper body) joined the team for morning skate on Wednesday but did not play against the Penguins.
There was no further update on his timetable, nor on the statuses of Ryan Pulock (lower body) and Adam Pelech (upper body).
How many decks are used in poker?
In most popular poker variants, such as Texas Hold'em and Omaha, a standard deck of 52 playing cards is used. Each deck contains four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades) and consists of 13 ranks (Ace, 2 through 10, and the face cards: Jack, Queen, and King).
What is the bonus code for WPT Global Poker 2023?
The best bonus code for WPT Global is WPT777. By entering the bonus code, players will get a welcome bonus 100% up to $1,200 on the first deposit. The minimum deposit is $20.
What is the best WPT Global bonus code?
Use the WPT Global bonus code WPT777 when registering to get a 100% deposit bonus up to $1200 plus a $100 No Deposit poker bonus.
