The invisible cape was on – but the men that needed saving were not saved…..
6-2 loss to a team that had lost 5 in a row, and 8 of 9. Averaging about 1.3 goals over the 9 games…
AND THEY GOT SIX!
What happened?
Simon says NO!
Silly mistakes in the defensive zone. Bad passes and decisions. Streit and Gervais had, to be honest, lousy games. The Flyers played a Peter Laviolette game. They outskated their opponents – they beat the Isles to loose pucks, they were constantly moving – and make the visitors look incredibly weak.
Good for JT to get two on the power play. His goals were quite easy, but goal scorers are always at the right place and the right time. Kyle got two helpers. Now he needs to get off his schneid and get involved.
Not much else to add on this. The boys are back to Toronto – to the scene of the 58 save night of Rollie. Will he do that again? I highly doubt it – but the Isles need to look just like the Flyers did last night. Come out with purpose – desperation, just totally PISSED OFF! If they look like their coach did on the bench last night – that would be good.
Jackman and Bergenheim are out. We will see Comeau and Schremp back in the lineup tonight. No need to re-call anyone.
Here is wishing for a better effort tonight.
Posted under Islanders 09-10
This post was written by Gary Harding on December 9, 2009
One of the major elements to the Isles when they win is the forecheck and puck control and overall aggressive play. This element has been lacking over the last few games. We were plainly Beat by a Flyer team that we should have taken it to. They basically did Everything we Should have done. Gordo is certainly Pissed, but, as a fan, I was pretty annoyed with the lack of effort myself last night. This Has to change 180 degrees going into Toronto tonight.