Ben Shelley: Islanders lose back-and-forth season opener, fall 5-4 to Utah in overtime

Definite rust on some and have to make the PK better.

Mad Max looks good and should only improve as the games played increase. Result was a letdown, but Duclair and Max looks like key under the radar moves. And Wally looks lost, for the love of God move him and play Gauthier.

And somebody pull Dobson's head out of his ass please.

LFGI!

Definite rust on some and have to make the PK better.

Mad Max looks good and should only improve as the games played increase. Result was a letdown, but Duclair and Max looks like key under the radar moves. And Wally looks lost, for the love of God move him and play Gauthier.

And somebody pull Dobson's head out of his ass please.

LFGI!
- HolyDiver83

Wally needs to go ASAP!

At 26 years and 20 days, Maxim Tysplakov is the oldest rookie on an opening night roster across the National Hockey League. We know he isn't an ordinary rookie, though he will be eligible for the Calder Trophy this season. Per EYEONISLES.

Interesting tidbit. Based on what I have seen in training camp, pre-season and his first game. It is not unreasonable to think that he could be. His personal success would translate to the team being successful. Looking forward to his journey.

Wally needs to go ASAP!
- gizzy77

He needs to garner some trade value. Right now, you are getting a bag of pucks at best.

The Stars were the top regular season team in the Western Conference last season, finishing with a 52-21-9 record and 113 points. The Stars averaged 3.59 goals-per-game, third-most in the NHL, finishing top-10 in goals-against-per-game (8th), power play (6th) and penalty kill (8th). Dallas boasts a balanced attack with eight forwards scoring 20 goals last season and six surpassing the 25-goal mark. Per NY ISLANDERS.

It will be a good test tonight to see if they can tight the defense and still maintain an offensive approach. I would assume you will see the same lineup as opening night.

The Stars were the top regular season team in the Western Conference last season, finishing with a 52-21-9 record and 113 points. The Stars averaged 3.59 goals-per-game, third-most in the NHL, finishing top-10 in goals-against-per-game (8th), power play (6th) and penalty kill (8th). Dallas boasts a balanced attack with eight forwards scoring 20 goals last season and six surpassing the 25-goal mark. Per NY ISLANDERS.

It will be a good test tonight to see if they can tight the defense and still maintain an offensive approach. I would assume you will see the same lineup as opening night.
- Nfdbulldawg

I fully expect them to take a four goal lead in the first and lose 5-4.

I fully expect them to take a four goal lead in the first and lose 5-4.
- Cptmjl

Do not see them putting up a 4 spot against Jake Oettinger. Sorry

Do not see them putting up a 4 spot against Jake Oettinger. Sorry
- Nfdbulldawg

Im sorry you didn’t see the sarcasm in my post.

I’m beginning to hate this team.

And, this is the first time my phone didn’t go to malware within 30 seconds in months.

I’m beginning to hate this team.

And, this is the first time my phone didn’t go to malware within 30 seconds in months.
- potvin05

Their approach so far doesn't look any different than the previous season. Can't say that makes me feel real good, but we're just getting started so....

I’m beginning to hate this team.

And, this is the first time my phone didn’t go to malware within 30 seconds in months.
- potvin05

Dude, we're barely into the second game. I'm not saying it's looking great, but let's but lets give them at least a few games.

I've got to say that I DESPISE the advertising on the sweaters. It is so wrong.

Advertise in other ways.

I've got to say that I DESPISE the advertising on the sweaters. It is so wrong.

Advertise in other ways.
- JimmyP

In a few years we'll start looking like the teams in Sweeden and Finland.
We've also added the cgi commercials to the plexiglass now

Dude, we're barely into the second game. I'm not saying it's looking great, but let's but lets give them at least a few games.
- JimmyP

They’re just not doing anything different. I know the season just started but it’s like they’ve deviated back to the same stupid mistakes and laziness of the first half of last season

They’re just not doing anything different. I know the season just started but it’s like they’ve deviated back to the same stupid mistakes and laziness of the first half of last season
- potvin05

I don't disagree.

Dobson absolutely allergic to shooting the puck.

In a few years we'll start looking like the teams in Sweeden and Finland.
We've also added the cgi commercials to the plexiglass now
- keaner17

Yep, I don't have to like it. I guess I'm becoming the old guy yells at clouds gif - and I'm not even old.

Brock normally looks a step quicker than most, coming off his summer league. Not so much this year

honestly brutal to watch thus far. they do plenty of good things but then the too common bonehead idiot plays happen and they're down 2-0

Now would be a good time to score a goal. Someone tell the Islanders staff.

In a few years we'll start looking like the teams in Sweeden and Finland.
We've also added the cgi commercials to the plexiglass now
- keaner17

The advertising for the Isles Lab Store on the boards in Dallas threw me off there for a hot second.

LOL

anyone else think this is a lottery team? i just see them losing a lot of close games this season...in regulation this time

anyone else think this is a lottery team? i just see them losing a lot of close games this season...in regulation this time
- batteryjackson

Hope so. Love to have a shot at first overall.