The New York Islanders got a controversial goal from Hudson Fasching to edge the Buffalo Sabres 3-2. We break down what the Islanders did well and some of the bottom six forwards who had a big impact on the win like Casey Cizikas, Fasching and Josh Bailey.
We also discuss Lane Lambert and how he appears to be growing as the Isles head coach.
Plus we look at a busy week for the Bridgeport Islanders who continue to improve down the stretch.
All this and more on today’s Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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Islanders are finally starting to gain some traction with key wins against teams chasing them.
I've said it before Gil, and I'll say it again.. Lambert's job is not in jeopardy this season… he has, as you've said, grown.. and achieved more than I could have expected with the injuries and circumstances of this year. It was a transition from the start and we are still in a playoff position!!!
Stoked on the win. We needed it and we got it. Horvats first breakaway was disappointing. Horvats 2nd breakaway was a bad reminder that we still don’t have a player that can convert those opportunities into goals. It’s beyond frustrating.
I just like to say ESPN is awful. It's like they hate hockey. Dead air throughout the game. Like it was their first day on the job. Now the game. Important win. Not only for standings but to set the pace for the rest of the year. Even if they don't win the cup, we as fans can be proud of them coming together.
Great show, Gil! Isles showed some solid defensive play. I'd like to hear your opinion on the embarrassing way the telecast crew for ESPN+ represented themselves during last night's game. They repeatedly took shots at the Isles which I thought was totally unprofessional. GO ISLES!
No goal !!!!!
Casey was unbelievable last night. As much as we bash Bailey, the dude always seems to score in big games. Horvat could have had 2 goals. Hopefully when Barzy comes back the power play can produce.
I know this may be a little sour grapes type speak when the Isles are trying so hard and yeilding results but….. Why couldn't this have been the way they approached all games , all year?!! Peaking into the playoffs is always a good thing but you can't ever make me believe where we are and how we are playing is a strategy or tactic. We are in desperation mode. They are playing with controled and focused desperation to good effect so far latley but we shouldnt have to be here like this in the first place. recent past seasons have indicated that we get to the playoffs with physical play all season (FAIL), have at least one serious winning streak (FAIL), unwavering defensive structure (SO/SO), strong PK (PASS), better than abysmal PP (FAIL), captialize on gifted opportunities (FAIL), sustained fore checking(SO/SO), and some puck luck (the HOCKEY GODs hate us in this dept). We are not a team with any elite scoring talent. Brock has been good but is not elite. On a good note it is good to see the team rally under pressure but I wish they had and shown the same will and desire all season. The game was a great gutsy win when it is needed. They have to keep this mind set of winning games in essence are 4 point games, if not win out altogether. Maybe their sheer will can be the difference over the other teams crawling up their coat sleeves to be in the playoff pciture. I hope so. Great show Gil.
Hi Gil—excellent show as always! NHL should step in and tell ESPN/TNT to lay off the “Boring and snooze fest” crap they’ve been dishing out! It’s beyond unprofessional! To hear someone pretending to be asleep and snoring is petty and all laughing is like laughing at the class clown. They are a bunch of idiots ——With every win—we stick it up their Espn/TNT pie hole!! ——5 points behind the Rags—the “Darlings of the NHL”! How much of a stick up ESPN for our team to stick up their ESPN/TNT hole to catch the Rags and beat the Devs———Turnaround? Well coach Lambert has figured out his team is not a run n gun team! Keep playing our smothering Defense and with the addition of sone guys—-Bo especially—we have maybe just enough firepower to keep winning tight games. I truly believe Durandeau should be brought back up and take either Koivoliu or Holmstrom’s place. Both of those guys are future 3rd liners at best. Other kid has a tel shot to be top 6! Bailey? Least he can do is chip in a goal—-least he can do—about time he plays the 4th line——should not be playing at all!! I was disappointed and shocked with Bo’s two breakaways and post! Scares me some because for as excellent a player as he is—-he’s gotta bury one of those—grade A chances like that need to be buried! Fashing has taken Clutterbuck’s job——Durandeau should take Bailey’s job——When JG and Barzie return—Holmstrom and Koiv gotta sit. I’d make room for the high flying kid—his smile and energy are infectious! Boys—-we lost many points playing pond hockey—-we’re back to playing good D——lastly Engie is gonna be a great fit. Rags suck——ya wanted Kane—-he wanted you—-you deserve to lose together!! Take care Gil—later boys!!
Ps Gil—-if this was a Canadien team they were doing this to—-Espn/TNT would be made to apologize. But because it’s “Little Long Island” NHL could care less!