Of late, the Islanders have not been entirely up to par. Their Western road trip was ugly. The Flames game was understandable due to Barzal's absence.
What do you think will happen when you don't skate against a team that has McDavid? You get smoked, plain and simple. The Isles have to pick it up. There is no need to panic, but the team can't keep playing the same way. They need to step it up and find a way to match McDavid's level of play.
The powerplay right now is too predictable. Bring back the days of sending the point and letting Dobson and Romanov rip at the puck! Not enough shooting and too much passing. The Isles spend too much time on the perfect shot, but you can't score unless you shoot.
The Islanders need to get back to basics. Stop being selfish with penalties. Self-discipline. Put the team's interests ahead of individual concerns and prioritize staying out of the penalty box.
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