Well - the Islanders are back doing what they are supposed to do; win hockey games.

And it starts tonight with those pesky Penguins.

Few things come glaring to my mind.

1. Stop SC.  He had 6 points last night — but that is the FLYERS.  Have to apply pressure and keep an eye on him at all times.  Don’t overexpose yourselves, but make sure that he is marked.
2. The same for Malkin.  He had a difficult night the other evening - so you know that he will be gunning for bear.
3. Ricky - for God sakes, please stay focused on doing the main thing that you are paid to do; stop the puck.  You have six capable guys to carry the puck out of the zone.
4. Establish the presence early.  This team without a doubt plays considerably better in the whites than the blues/oranges.
5. Pray to the Gods that #79 is returning. If not - hopefully tomorrow.

I am just getting SICK of playing these Penguins.  We have 51 games left, and almost 40% of them are between the Rangers, Devils and Flyers.  Can you believe that!?  Well - at least we SHOULD have easy games with Philly if they continue their spiraling trend downward.  And yes, I am so disappointed that they are where they are……  Like getting a Cheese Grater at Christmas, I am bummed!

Well - we got Atlanta tomorrow - then back to the Garden to spank the Rangers into oblivion.

Talk to you before the Trash game!

Gary

Posted under Islanders 06-07