Islanders have no choice but to move on from Stadium Series debacle
In a season overflowing with gut-punch losses, Sundays has a case for the worst.
In a season overflowing with gut-punch losses, Sundays has a case for the worst.
Any concerns about Mathew Barzals status looked to be assuaged Thursday after he walked out of the tunnel for practice at MetLife Stadium.
For a dressing room that appeared to be at its lowest point all year after losing to the Rangers in overtime Sunday, and with the playoff math looking worse with every loss, getting a win here was an absolute necessity.
Mathew Barzal did not practice with the Islanders on Wednesday, with the club citing maintenancefor its star winger.
The Islanders are out of a playoff spot at the All-Star break, and Patrick Roy has been their head coach for all of a week.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce talk has infiltrated the NHL All-Star Game. And Islanders star Mat Barzal is all about it.
It was the two Rangers All-Star players versus the Rangers All-Star coach in the final game.
Of course Connor McDavid won the All-Star Skills Competition he helped design it. McDavid took home the $1 million prize after winning four of the eight challenges Friday night at Scotiabank Arena, including a dominant performance in the final competition, the obstacle course, by posting a staggering time of 40.606 seconds.
The Islanders beat the Lightning 6-2 on Thursday night in an offensive explosion for their second-straight win following the All-Star break.