New York Islanders Daily: Tough Back To Back

The New York Islanders face a tough test as they have to go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals Wednesday and Thursday night.

The New York Islanders are coming off a win against a struggling Calgary Flames team. The Flames aren’t much of a test but the next two nights will be a big test for this Isles team if they have any thoughts of turning this thing around.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals gave the Islanders fits last year. and that waas during a 100 point season. So far this year it’s been the same story, except the Isles are no where near on pace for 100 points.

To boot the Isles are 0-3-1 against teams in the Metropolitan Division, which is part of the reason why the Isles are so far back in the standings.

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These next two games are extremely pivotal for this team. It can either dig the Islanders into a deeper hole, or if they come out of this with two or more points maybe it gives the team some life.

The Islanders will need more offense as they only scored two goals in their win against Calgary, their first win in a game they scored less than three goals.

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