One of their best games of the year. Although it only gave them one point instead of two.

Effort was better – guys stepped up (take a bow, Jeff T), and Biron make some spectacular stops, and I think deserved another game tomorrow night (although I think Coach Gordon will do the flip flop).

Tamby is taking definite advantage of his opportunities and making the most of a tough situation. 3 goals in 5 games – and he has not been a definite liability. I want to take credit – becuase after Mike S (www.islesblogger.com) and I talked about his shot selection, he deflected the goal in on Saturday, and now gets two more. That first move was sheer power, and is so needed in future games. He keeps that up – and he will be like the Jefferson’s (MOVING ON UP!).

Tough goal to lose on – Gervais was two inches wider, and that pass to Hamrlik was blocked. Can not deny his better play in the last 2. Always good for him to play in front of family and friends, and that may have led him to get some more playing time.

I really can not fault their play. Dumb luck – and just a lack of ’sealing the deal’ are the issues at hand. Tomorrow night would be a great opportunity to gain that factor and seal the Rangers off.

Will Gaborik be in the lineup? He got hurt last night – and that will be the achilles heel for the Rangers. He (Gaborik) is a GREAT talent – no doubt about that – and shame on Milbury for not taking him…. Oh yea – we got Ricky…. But – back to NYR #10 – he has never played a full season, and always gets hurt. Let’s hope for us Islanders fans – he does not play tomorrow. A great opportunity to get a home win, and move Mo Mentum to the Orange and Blue.

Have a good day – and be ready for tomorrow.

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