Reply To: To all those Isles fans out there…

While the Islanders have not matched up well to the Penguins this season (1-4-0, outscored 17-8) all of these game took place before April, when the Isles stared getting really hot. I think that if the Isles can steal one of the first two games in Pittsburgh, they will force a long series, possibly 7 games. Sidney Crosby is out for the first game, and while the Penguins still have one of the deepest lineups in the league, his absence will be noticed.

The Islanders have played well on the road lately. The Islanders’ 2nd-4th lines need to continue to play the way they have for the past 20 games. Nabby will continue to give the team a shot every night. Tavares’ line needs to be the top unit they are. Playoffs are going to be great.