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Islanders Preview: Keys to Victory in Ottawa

By Eric Vogel
Feb 3, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (second from right) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (second from right) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL: Ottawa Senators at New York Islanders
NHL: Ottawa Senators at New York Islanders /

Hot/Not

Islanders – Hot

Anders Lee – Seven points in four games as Lee continues to make the most of his time on the top line.

Andrew Ladd – Seven points in seven games has Ladd inching his way back into Islanders’ fans good graces.

Ryan Strome – Five-game point streak (seven points) is the longest of his NHL career.  The young forward continues to flourish having shrugged the yolk of Jack Capuano’s fickle healthy scratches and misuse.

John Tavares – Eight points in seven games is good, but those numbers don’t convey how good the Captain has looked playing additional minutes on the Penalty Kill.

Casey Cizikas – Three points in three games from the tenacious fourth line center.

Islanders – Not

Anthony Beauvillier – One point in ten games is not great. The 19-year-old continues to hustle, unfortunately, it’s just not translating to stat sheet success.

That is IT! Boychuk and Seidenberg both had assists and Greiss was a wall at even strength saving 34 out of 35 total shots. As an Islanders blogger, I will say it is strange not having more to complain about…

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