Freedy Meyer out tonight – along with the Captain and Rob Schremp.

Semin and Erskine sitting for the Caps.

Looks like a nice crowd tonight – probably about 13 – 14 K. They board askes for fans to light their cell phones… I think I see about 20 or so – the three laptops at the Blog box are generating more light.

Lineup
Roloson
Gervais
Streit
Park
Thompson
Jackman

GAME TIME!

Bruno has to play smarter if he wants some serious time away from Chateau Bow WOW!

Okie had a great opportunity – just missed the net.

Let’s Go Islanders chants lous to start the night – hop for sustainment of that throughout the night.

Sim with a takedown of Threodore. And Roloson makes his first save on the other side.

My colleague to the right of me is not a big fan of Witt. With a -9 on the season – there are many that share his thought process.

First few minutes of the game- the teams are feeling eah other out. No one is exactly establishing a presence. Nielsen with Sim and Bergenheim.

Tamby wth a registered shot – he is trying to make his opportunities to stay in the lineup. He has played well – and likes the shootout.

The other day – I was raving about how Martinek has been ’saving’ goals with some nice work to clear ucks as they were heading to an open goal. The last few games – his play has been scaring most adults and children alike.

The last two minutes (6-8 minute mark) – the Isles have looked sloppy, letting the Washington forwards dictate the play. This needs to stop, or it will snowball.

9:11 Mark – the Islanders think they got a goal as a shot was banked off of Theodore’s pad. Under review.No goal – real close. However, that can be a good monentum maker – need to make things happen.

First penalty – 10:58 in – on the Islanders. Comeau for tripping.
Killing the penalty will be a BIG plus for the Isles. watch Ovie on the back door. So far the PK has looked well – some opportunities and Martinek with a SHORTIE – blast from between the circles… 1-0 ISLES. Ovie with a -1 or the night!

The crowd is getting into the game – this can only help the boys.
Key stat of the period – after 14 minutes in – 9 takeaways for the Isles as opposed to 2 for Washington – keep that up – and there may be a win in your future.

Moulson – had the chance to make it 2-0 – Theodore made a great stop. Isles are taking it to them right now.
As I post this – my thoughts are such.

Strong period – great play – have to keep it up and keep the consistency going. When you think the play is going against you – get the intensity back!

Good period boys!

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