New York Islanders Anders Lee and Thomas Griess Shine

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Dec 20, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) is congratulated by left wing Josh Bailey (12) and center John Tavares (91) after scoring a goal during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

. Josh Bailey. A. 2 Assists, 4 Takeaways. New York Islanders

Josh Bailey did everything well last night against the Bruins. He created offense. He was solid defensively. I don’t remember once yelling to my TV: “What are you doing Bailey?!” Not once, I swear!

He picked up two points on the night to get him to 20 points on the season. Putting him on pace for 51 points. A career high for the former first-round and ninth overall draft pick in 2008.

It kinda makes your forget about ain’t-got-no-finish Andrew Ladd the Isles are currently paying $5.5 million to miss wide open nets.

Ladd misses wide open net. Showing why he's got a 7.7% shooting percentage pic.twitter.com/JnSyNHs048
— Eyes on Isles (@eyesonislesFS) December 21, 2016

Unlike Ladd, Bailey was a net positive for his team. Credited with four takeaways, a shot on net, and no penalty minutes.

His effect on the game last night was measurable. It wasn’t as evident as the next two on the list, and so he gets the third star.

Bailey did everything well last night, and it’s starting to become the theme for the season for him. Tavares aside Bailey has been one of the Isles best players all season. (Lee just woke up so that doesn’t count).