New York Islanders' perfect road trip could signal major turnaround

The New York Islanders face off against the Ottawa Senators on Monday after going 3-for-3 on their latest road trip.

Sure, the Isles are still near the bottom of the Metro Division standings. But as we’ve seen in the past, one successful string of games can mark an inflection point in a team’s season.

Conversely, a string of poor outings can derail a team’s efforts. Fortunately, we’re not here to talk about a losing streak. Quite the opposite. We’re here to talk about how the Isles’ recent winning streak could be the beginning of the turnaround we’ve all been waiting for.

There’s one key factor underlying my assertions: Confidence.

Confidence, in all aspects of life, is a crucial element in building success. When confidence sinks, even seemingly simple tasks become daunting.

It seems that confidence is something the Isles have rekindled over the last three games. Perhaps the most poignant example was the game against the Utah Hockey Club. The game had seemed stale for the better part of 57 minutes or so.