Sorokin was good but the team defense in front of him was better. VGK had almost no second chance opportunities and that made things easier for the goalie. Thanks for the comment, Raymond. Have a great weekend and LGI.
Totally agree, Ian. Playing this way consistently is the key for the Isles in the second half and I can't say I'm optimistic they can do it. Thanks for the comment, Ianregan4008. LGI
The game was played "faster" playing on instinct and not over thinking it. They were more physical as well. Keys for them to play well is to play the overall game faster and be physical.
More physical and faster makes sense. Let's see if they can play this way consistently. We haven't seen it yet this year. Thanks for the comment, ragehockey23. LGI
I agree zepfanforever6502. Even if they manage to make the playoffs, it is almost certainly another first round exit. A retool or rebuild is the best course. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
This team is impossible to watch. Happy for the win against a great team, but their inconsistency is mind boggling. Glad Ilya proved himself between the pipes
It is frustrating to watch because of their inconsistency. Just when you feel they're playing well, they stumble. Just when you think they're done they reel off a few wins. Thanks for the comment, craigkiger9876. LGI
Good morning team! Gil, Wow! I was pleasantly surprise when I checked the score this morning. I'll have to look at the highlights on this one. Just goes to show, any team can get a win against any team. The Pens even got a win over the Oilers!! I don't have a lot to say about this one. Everyone is saying it was a wonderful defensive effort. Maybe it's rising up to your competition. They have to ride this high. They need to want to feel this good after every game. I still believe a rebuild is the right path for this team, long term. But, it's okay to be excited during games like this. Utah is next. Can we make it three? We'll see. Everyone, have a great day and a wonderful weekend! See you all again Monday. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
Of course it's OK to be excited about a well played win. I agree, it doesn't change the long-term outlook that this team needs a retool. Let's hope they can win 3 in a row for the first time this season on Saturday. Thanks for the comment, Tony. Have a great weekend and LGI.
Absolutely Islanders best defensive effort of the year. As a team they were solid in their zone in front of Sorokin. Individually 28 was a beast and 8 was night and day as far as making right decisions in the defensive end. Overall I'm happy for the troops although I'm not holding my breath for them to make the playoffs, nor do I think it's beneficial for the long term success of the team to do so. Let's rebuild around the nucleus of the club, by subtracting what inevitably needs to be parted ways with, develop promising prospects, and add new players to the core. Last thought, besides the goal scorers, a few individuals stood out on offense 13, 7 were assertive and aggressive making plays , and to some degree 11 as well. For the star of the game I'm going with 28 two of the goals developed to his defense transitioning to offense, and he also laid some massive hits and sacrificed his body by blocking shots
I agree, spanky9753. It will take a lot of consistently good games for this team to make the playoffs and I don't think it's in their best interests long term to do so. Romanov is a good choice for player of the game. He did play very well. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Good 🌄, Gil, how are you? The Islanders looked good from start to finish. They not only beat the Golden Knights, but they shut them out. Putting Romanov and Dobson together was a smart move on Patrick Roy's part. Congratulations to Anders Lee on playing his 800th career game, and scored the GW goal. The PK looked good, and the Islanders won a challenge. Now that most of the injured players have returned, they've looked better. Hero, Anders Lee for his 800th NHL game, and scored the GW goal. Brock Nelson. Casey Czisikus, Bo Horvat, and Ilya Sorokin. 🐐, the PP again. Can they stay consistent? Ever since the Golden Knights have been in the league, the Islanders have played well against them. Also, I always give props to the opposition, and the case in 👉, when a player says to the Golden Knights, says SHOW ME THE 💰, to quote Cuba Gooding Jr. THEY'LL DO JUST THAT. Varly's facing some shots, but there's no Cap Space, NICE GOING, LOU. Isiah George's still day to day. Hudson Fashing's day to day also. Lou Lamoriello's got to say that he has confidence in his team. The Islanders have 6 or 7 months to retool. The Islanders are going to UT tomorrow for their first game ever. UT is not looking so good these days, let's hope The Islanders keep them off track. HAPPY 🎂, DANTON COLE. He retired with his name on the Stanley Cup with rhe 😈. Hear from you later, Gil, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
I hope they can win a third straight Saturday, it would be their first time this season. The Isles have played a bit better since everybody's gotten healthy which is a good sign but also expected. Thanks for the comment, have a great weekend and LGI.
Hey Gil just had to comment, they have beaten the two best home record team in each conference beating Toronto and now Vegas. Butchie said Lee is having “one of those years” where he is in the right place and scoring…19 goals! Also they said that Duc is not at 100% even though he is playing and won’t be all year. But lets see how the 2 week break affects him. Barzy was +8 going into the game. I watch Jack Hughes turn so fast in short spaces and see Barzy has a longer turning circle but he has becom a great 2 way player. He should be the next captain after Lee IMO.
Barzy or Bo would be my top two candidates after Lee, but we'll see when and if that choice has to be made. I hope Duclair gets healthier after the break. He's a solid addition. Now, let's see the Isles win 3 straight for the first time this season. A good chance to do that Saturday. Thanks for the comment, Alex. LGI.
Don't hold your breath, christophercancel934. Lou may eventually change his approach, but I doubt he'll ever admit he made wrong decisions. I'd happily take the course change but I'm not expecting Lou to even admit anything (or to change course). Thanks for the comment and LGI
Was a really strong defensive performance. So few second chances for VGK. Hope they can win a third straight game for the first time this season Saturday. Thanks for the comment, MichaelSr-sp5pw. LGI
If only this team could play like this every night what a team they would be and what a season this would be. But last nights performance was the exception and not the rule.
Sadly that's true. Consistency has been lacking with this team all season (and even the last few seasons), I hope they can play better hockey in the second half of the year but making the playoffs will not be easy. Thanks for the comment, Drew7878. LGI
I don't know. It could be another Canucks or Leafs victory thing where the isles show that they CAN beat any team soundly, only to be swept by the Red Wings and other horrible teams. They could have made up ground on Pittsburgh and didn't. Now the Blue jackets could be passed. But do we want them to win? Lou is starting to scare me with his threat to keep everyone at the deadline. Not trading the expiring contracts would be a friable offense. Learn from the Mayfield and Varly mistakes.
I'm with you anticensorshipsociety1063. This team should be selling at the deadline and I hope Lou is just saying what he needs to say for the media. If he doesn't sell at the deadline, boy the rebuild could be long and very difficult. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
I don’t buy this team. They are notorious for making it look like they can contend and then rip it right out from under you. Charlie Brown has yet to kick that football
They are good enough to tease but just when you think they are good enough, they stumble. And just when you think they're done, they win a few you don't expect. Thanks for the comment, rhm5158. LGI
Yes we do love these guys but lou still needs to make a move i don't think k it could hurt unless these guys start to click soon since we're coming off many injuries
Yep. 30 better than a. hill was the difference. A who gives a fk w at this point. Isles road to playoffs more difficult this season with none of the playoff teams from last year falling (except b's), nj, caps better, pens trying, and sens, habs, hot wings turning the corner. I heard isles would have to play at like a .750 pace the rest of the season and would have to pick up max 55 pts. in final 41 games to have a shot at playoffs. Not gonna happen. In other words isles will end up in no man's land-not bad enough to get primo lottery pick yet have no chance to move up in lottery being too far away from nhl bottom. And 29 played like he gave a fk with g, a. Maybe 29 will force louzer's hand to make a move? More likely scenario louzer sits out tdl festivities too scared or too stupid to join festivities just like '23 when 24, 40 should have been moved for assets. Louzer couldn't get a toy whistle for 24 now. Too bad ownership doesn't have the cajones to remove this louzer NOW before tdl disaster strikes.
Yes, they're stuck in the muddy middle unless Lou starts retooling and selling at the deadline. I'll believe it when I see it. Thanks for the comment, Steven. LGI.
Hi Gil! Well here we go again! Louless declares his faith, doubles down on “I believe in this team” and the boys turn in a gem! Let’s pretend Gil--he does nothing, we don’t make it and these guys move on! Your left with pie in your face. CHANGE is NEEDED and we all know it! Nelson gets you a number 1! Palmeri May possibly get you the same. All these guys are 34 and over!! It’s insane to want to keep doing this every year, ya just can’t do this again, can he Gil? Peterson? Young stud-I would do it but only if I can get multiple number 1 picks--maybe-maybe I can part with one of them. I prefer to keep whatever number 1 I can get my hands on. Wether Louless brings in Elias or not-Louless has got to go!! Realistically, we probably won’t make it but ya gotta make some moves either way. Gil that press conference and that win could be the “Kiss of death” for this season and the future. Hope I’m wrong--yes great win but make the changes needed. Take care Gil!! Must get faster and younger with sandpaper.
Frankie, you're spot on. Change is not only needed, it's past due. If Lou does nothing at the deadline in another attempt to finish 8th in the conference, shame on him. It will only hurt the franchise even more down the line. Thanks for the comment and have a great weekend. LGI
Gm Gil. That was not the game I was expecting in a positive way. I'd like to see them string together some wins ... but, they are still one of the worst teams in the league and like a shiny penny, they should not be distracted from moving on from their older players and bad contracts.
Gil this team is not going to the playoffs, the reason is that there are too many teams in front of them. They would have to go somewhere in the 26-16 record, that is NOT going to happen. No way are they going to play over 500 hockey all of a sudden. They have not played that well so far and cannot see them winning at a pace of over 500. As far as Lou is concerned in my opinion he is lost. The game has passed him by, no clue how to fix the Islanders. I hope 0n January 20th that we retire two 80 plus year old's who do not know what day it is..
I agree the playoffs are unlikely. There are a lot of teams to compete with and when you add the fact that some of them are clearly more talented than the Isles and how inconsistent the team has been, it makes for long odds. As for Lou, he doesn't handle the cap well and he keeps doubling down to stay in 8th place and grab the last playoff spot. It's not a smart approach in the long run, you get stuck in the muddy middle and that's exactly what happened. Thanks for the comment, jimerrigo7142. LGI
This is a great chance to retool and if Lou let's it pass and doesn't do it, boy the result could be a very long and difficult process. Thanks for the comment, Steven. LGI
Isn't this what they did last year, play well when trade rumors ramped up
True. We'll see if they sustain a run. Thanks for the comment, lippscantelon9144. LGI
Fell asleep and I’m in shock 4-0 islanders lol, had to be a good game for Sorokin thanks Gil 👍🏼
Sorokin was good but the team defense in front of him was better. VGK had almost no second chance opportunities and that made things easier for the goalie. Thanks for the comment, Raymond. Have a great weekend and LGI.
Gonna probably need 27-28 wins second half to make the playoffs, thats a tall task, and this is one game.
Totally agree, Ian. Playing this way consistently is the key for the Isles in the second half and I can't say I'm optimistic they can do it. Thanks for the comment, Ianregan4008. LGI
The game was played "faster" playing on instinct and not over thinking it. They were more physical as well. Keys for them to play well is to play the overall game faster and be physical.
More physical and faster makes sense. Let's see if they can play this way consistently. We haven't seen it yet this year. Thanks for the comment, ragehockey23. LGI
I am not trying to get my hopes up. I would like to see some rebuilding in a big way. Need picks.
I agree zepfanforever6502. Even if they manage to make the playoffs, it is almost certainly another first round exit. A retool or rebuild is the best course. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Oh man Gil this was a good one it made me realize we can work our way up the rankings these guys gotta want it like they did last night
Was a really good showing, especially defensively. Now they need to do this consistently. Thanks for the comment corylennon2964. LGI
This team is impossible to watch. Happy for the win against a great team, but their inconsistency is mind boggling. Glad Ilya proved himself between the pipes
It is frustrating to watch because of their inconsistency. Just when you feel they're playing well, they stumble. Just when you think they're done they reel off a few wins. Thanks for the comment, craigkiger9876. LGI
Good morning team! Gil, Wow! I was pleasantly surprise when I checked the score this morning. I'll have to look at the highlights on this one. Just goes to show, any team can get a win against any team. The Pens even got a win over the Oilers!! I don't have a lot to say about this one. Everyone is saying it was a wonderful defensive effort. Maybe it's rising up to your competition. They have to ride this high. They need to want to feel this good after every game. I still believe a rebuild is the right path for this team, long term. But, it's okay to be excited during games like this. Utah is next. Can we make it three? We'll see. Everyone, have a great day and a wonderful weekend! See you all again Monday. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
Of course it's OK to be excited about a well played win. I agree, it doesn't change the long-term outlook that this team needs a retool. Let's hope they can win 3 in a row for the first time this season on Saturday. Thanks for the comment, Tony. Have a great weekend and LGI.
Great effort last night! LGI
Three in a row with a 7-game home stand coming up. Hope they can build on it. Thanks for the comment, Darrell. LGI
Absolutely Islanders best defensive effort of the year. As a team they were solid in their zone in front of Sorokin. Individually 28 was a beast and 8 was night and day as far as making right decisions in the defensive end. Overall I'm happy for the troops although I'm not holding my breath for them to make the playoffs, nor do I think it's beneficial for the long term success of the team to do so. Let's rebuild around the nucleus of the club, by subtracting what inevitably needs to be parted ways with, develop promising prospects, and add new players to the core. Last thought, besides the goal scorers, a few individuals stood out on offense 13, 7 were assertive and aggressive making plays , and to some degree 11 as well. For the star of the game I'm going with 28 two of the goals developed to his defense transitioning to offense, and he also laid some massive hits and sacrificed his body by blocking shots
I agree, spanky9753. It will take a lot of consistently good games for this team to make the playoffs and I don't think it's in their best interests long term to do so. Romanov is a good choice for player of the game. He did play very well. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Good 🌄, Gil, how are you? The Islanders looked good from start to finish. They not only beat the Golden Knights, but they shut them out. Putting Romanov and Dobson together was a smart move on Patrick Roy's part. Congratulations to Anders Lee on playing his 800th career game, and scored the GW goal. The PK looked good, and the Islanders won a challenge. Now that most of the injured players have returned, they've looked better. Hero, Anders Lee for his 800th NHL game, and scored the GW goal. Brock Nelson. Casey Czisikus, Bo Horvat, and Ilya Sorokin. 🐐, the PP again. Can they stay consistent? Ever since the Golden Knights have been in the league, the Islanders have played well against them. Also, I always give props to the opposition, and the case in 👉, when a player says to the Golden Knights, says SHOW ME THE 💰, to quote Cuba Gooding Jr. THEY'LL DO JUST THAT. Varly's facing some shots, but there's no Cap Space, NICE GOING, LOU. Isiah George's still day to day. Hudson Fashing's day to day also. Lou Lamoriello's got to say that he has confidence in his team. The Islanders have 6 or 7 months to retool. The Islanders are going to UT tomorrow for their first game ever. UT is not looking so good these days, let's hope The Islanders keep them off track. HAPPY 🎂, DANTON COLE. He retired with his name on the Stanley Cup with rhe 😈. Hear from you later, Gil, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
I hope they can win a third straight Saturday, it would be their first time this season. The Isles have played a bit better since everybody's gotten healthy which is a good sign but also expected. Thanks for the comment, have a great weekend and LGI.
Hey Gil just had to comment, they have beaten the two best home record team in each conference beating Toronto and now Vegas. Butchie said Lee is having “one of those years” where he is in the right place and scoring…19 goals! Also they said that Duc is not at 100% even though he is playing and won’t be all year. But lets see how the 2 week break affects him. Barzy was +8 going into the game. I watch Jack Hughes turn so fast in short spaces and see Barzy has a longer turning circle but he has becom a great 2 way player. He should be the next captain after Lee IMO.
Barzy or Bo would be my top two candidates after Lee, but we'll see when and if that choice has to be made. I hope Duclair gets healthier after the break. He's a solid addition. Now, let's see the Isles win 3 straight for the first time this season. A good chance to do that Saturday. Thanks for the comment, Alex. LGI.
I don’t care about devalues, I want honesty. I want him to admit his decisions were wrong.
Don't hold your breath, christophercancel934. Lou may eventually change his approach, but I doubt he'll ever admit he made wrong decisions. I'd happily take the course change but I'm not expecting Lou to even admit anything (or to change course). Thanks for the comment and LGI
I was shocked. I turned off after 2 periods. Honestly figured they’d blow it somehow. But 4-0! But. Need to see a few more before I believe
Was a really strong defensive performance. So few second chances for VGK. Hope they can win a third straight game for the first time this season Saturday. Thanks for the comment, MichaelSr-sp5pw. LGI
If only this team could play like this every night what a team they would be and what a season this would be. But last nights performance was the exception and not the rule.
Sadly that's true. Consistency has been lacking with this team all season (and even the last few seasons), I hope they can play better hockey in the second half of the year but making the playoffs will not be easy. Thanks for the comment, Drew7878. LGI
I don't know. It could be another Canucks or Leafs victory thing where the isles show that they CAN beat any team soundly, only to be swept by the Red Wings and other horrible teams. They could have made up ground on Pittsburgh and didn't. Now the Blue jackets could be passed. But do we want them to win? Lou is starting to scare me with his threat to keep everyone at the deadline. Not trading the expiring contracts would be a friable offense. Learn from the Mayfield and Varly mistakes.
I'm with you anticensorshipsociety1063. This team should be selling at the deadline and I hope Lou is just saying what he needs to say for the media. If he doesn't sell at the deadline, boy the rebuild could be long and very difficult. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
I don’t buy this team. They are notorious for making it look like they can contend and then rip it right out from under you. Charlie Brown has yet to kick that football
They are good enough to tease but just when you think they are good enough, they stumble. And just when you think they're done, they win a few you don't expect. Thanks for the comment, rhm5158. LGI
@@LockedOnIslandersRemember the Toronto game before Christmas? Fool me once….
Yes we do love these guys but lou still needs to make a move i don't think k it could hurt unless these guys start to click soon since we're coming off many injuries
A retool is overdue. Will Lou do it? We shall see. Thanks for the comment, corylennon2964. LGI
Yep. 30 better than a. hill was the difference. A who gives a fk w at this point. Isles road to playoffs more difficult this season with none of the playoff teams from last year falling (except b's), nj, caps better, pens trying, and sens, habs, hot wings turning the corner. I heard isles would have to play at like a .750 pace the rest of the season and would have to pick up max 55 pts. in final 41 games to have a shot at playoffs. Not gonna happen. In other words isles will end up in no man's land-not bad enough to get primo lottery pick yet have no chance to move up in lottery being too far away from nhl bottom.
And 29 played like he gave a fk with g, a. Maybe 29 will force louzer's hand to make a move? More likely scenario louzer sits out tdl festivities too scared or too stupid to join festivities just like '23 when 24, 40 should have been moved for assets. Louzer couldn't get a toy whistle for 24 now. Too bad ownership doesn't have the cajones to remove this louzer NOW before tdl disaster strikes.
Yes, they're stuck in the muddy middle unless Lou starts retooling and selling at the deadline. I'll believe it when I see it. Thanks for the comment, Steven. LGI.
Hi Gil! Well here we go again! Louless declares his faith, doubles down on “I believe in this team” and the boys turn in a gem! Let’s pretend Gil--he does nothing, we don’t make it and these guys move on! Your left with pie in your face. CHANGE is NEEDED and we all know it! Nelson gets you a number 1! Palmeri May possibly get you the same. All these guys are 34 and over!! It’s insane to want to keep doing this every year, ya just can’t do this again, can he Gil? Peterson? Young stud-I would do it but only if I can get multiple number 1 picks--maybe-maybe I can part with one of them. I prefer to keep whatever number 1 I can get my hands on. Wether Louless brings in Elias or not-Louless has got to go!! Realistically, we probably won’t make it but ya gotta make some moves either way. Gil that press conference and that win could be the “Kiss of death” for this season and the future. Hope I’m wrong--yes great win but make the changes needed. Take care Gil!! Must get faster and younger with sandpaper.
Frankie, you're spot on. Change is not only needed, it's past due. If Lou does nothing at the deadline in another attempt to finish 8th in the conference, shame on him. It will only hurt the franchise even more down the line. Thanks for the comment and have a great weekend. LGI
Gm Gil. That was not the game I was expecting in a positive way. I'd like to see them string together some wins ... but, they are still one of the worst teams in the league and like a shiny penny, they should not be distracted from moving on from their older players and bad contracts.
I agree Eric. The guy making the decisions however, probably doesn't. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Gil this team is not going to the playoffs, the reason is that there are too many teams in front of them. They would have to go somewhere in the 26-16 record, that is NOT going to happen. No way are they going to play over 500 hockey all of a sudden. They have not played that well so far and cannot see them winning at a pace of over 500. As far as Lou is concerned in my opinion he is lost. The game has passed him by, no clue how to fix the Islanders. I hope 0n January 20th that we retire two 80 plus year old's who do not know what day it is..
HA HA louzer must be retired on jan. 20 as well. too funny. not funny is the damage louzer can do to isles future if he isn't put out to pasture soon.
Have to agree. Can’t see this as sustainable
I agree the playoffs are unlikely. There are a lot of teams to compete with and when you add the fact that some of them are clearly more talented than the Isles and how inconsistent the team has been, it makes for long odds. As for Lou, he doesn't handle the cap well and he keeps doubling down to stay in 8th place and grab the last playoff spot. It's not a smart approach in the long run, you get stuck in the muddy middle and that's exactly what happened. Thanks for the comment, jimerrigo7142. LGI
This is a great chance to retool and if Lou let's it pass and doesn't do it, boy the result could be a very long and difficult process. Thanks for the comment, Steven. LGI