The New York Islanders yesterday started their regular season off win a 4-0 win over the New York Rangers. Captain Anders Lee and Mat Barzal led the way as the Islanders dominated on opening night.This story and more on today’s daily links:
Anders Lee nets two, Barzal scores one, as they lead the offense in the victory. (NYI Hockey Now)
After a thrilling sixty minutes, here are the biggest takeaways from the win. (NYI Hockey Now)
Before the game, County Exec. Laura Curren cheers on Islanders as she quarantines. (NYI Hockey Now)
Mat Barzal was on a mission in the season opener. Arthur Staple discusses his play and the team’s in his latest. (The Athletic)
Andrew Gross writes that the Islanders’ played the way they needed to play against the Rangers. The same game we saw the team play in the bubble. (Newsday)
If there was any thought that complacency set in after the Islanders’ run to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, it was squashed immediately writes Joe Pantorno. (AM New York)
The Boston Bruins beat the New Jersey Devils, as Rask and Marchand are the standouts in their shootout win. (Boston Hockey Now)
With an off day, the Pittsburgh Penguins relax and reflect on their opening night loss. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)
If Columbus trades Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Florida Panthers should be in the mix. (Florida Hockey Now)