Ben Shelley: Islanders rebound for key 5-1 win over Capitals

Closeout 2023 with bounce back game against the Pens. With the Canes heating up need to keep up with the jones for the number two spot.

Mayfield a game time decision. I might hold off on inserting him into the lineup so quickly. I also read that Pullock moves to LTIR. Today's game will be interesting to say the least.

I hope Wally’s in. He’s so much better than Gauthier on paper.

Engvall a healthy scratch and Mayfield in for Bortuzzo ...yuck

If that doesn’t get this team going, after losing 7-0 to this team, nothing will. Martin kicked the poop out of him.

Engvall a healthy scratch and Mayfield in for Bortuzzo ...yuck
- keaner17

I don’t think Bortuzzo has been that good to be honest. Dont mind Engvall sitting either.

Unbelievable

I don’t think Bortuzzo has been that good to be honest. Dont mind Engvall sitting either.
- potvin05

I think Bortuzzo has been fine. Not great, but defensively sound. Mayfields first shift he committed a giveaway, giving the Pens a scoring chance.

Should have scratched Palmieri.

- JohnScammo

Was that not a trip that led to that scoring chance?

Should have scratched Palmieri.
- potvin05

Don't know what happened to him. He has not looked good lately.

I think Bortuzzo has been fine. Not great, but defensively sound. Mayfields first shift he committed a giveaway, giving the Pens a scoring chance.
- keaner17

I’m hardly Mayfield’s biggest fan but he’s better than Bortuzzo.

Was that not a trip that led to that scoring chance?
- keaner17

Looked like Dobson got tripped.

I’m hardly Mayfield’s biggest fan but he’s better than Bortuzzo.
- potvin05

Well, yeah. Although I would say that Bortuzzo's stint here was better than Mayfield has been so far this season
I'm not shocked Mayfield is back in the lineup, that was inevitable. I'm more surprised Bolduc has remained

Last shift not withstanding, not the most inspiring start. If I lost 7-0 to a team, I’d be licking my chops to return the favor.

So much for this game.

Edit: I thought there was gonna be a 4-minute penalty.

So much for this game.

Edit: I thought there was gonna be a 4-minute penalty.
- potvin05

The Isles compensated with a too many men penalty.

At least the PK is looking good tonight.

At least the PK is looking good tonight.
- JohnScammo

This hasn't been a particularly inspired performance.

Pass too much. Miss the net too often.

Just can’t score on the pens this year wtf

Bolduc!

Bolduc!
- JohnScammo

Reverse jinx took a bit but paid off. YW.