Islanders 3, Rangers 1: That rather rocked.

They should probably trade the whole first line. Is Linden still available?

Moulsons goal was impressive, hesitation leaned like going far side but didnt

It really was. Beating Lundqvist on the fly, accelerating after the turnover, placing that shot just inside the post. Man, Moulson is one of those bonus “accidental” finds you need for your rebuild to work.

I’m not really worried about Goaltending. Not only do we have the two goalies we drafted in rounds 2 and 3 this year, but Lawson has been impressive last year and this year for Bridgeport. I still think he should get a chance to start sometime during the year.

Plus Weight is a UFA after the season. I’m sure the kids aren’t going to be shocked when he is traded. Streit and Okposo can probably do a good job as captain next year.

I think the bigger thing was that Streit was only at 14 minutes of ice time by the 2nd intermission. They can’t expect him to get nearly 29 minutes a night and play perfectly the whole game.

I’m sure Weight had an effect — he’s well respected by teammates and management alike. And his passing gave the powerplay a boost, freeing up Mark Streit.

As for trading him: I actually argued last year for keeping him around for just this role. But this year, we’ll have to see how things develop between now and March. If you’re rebuilding and you have a UFA in good form who someone’s willing to pay for, you have to pursue it. Whether he’ll be in good form, whether anyone offers even a 2nd, we’ll just have to see. History says his body gets banged up from time to time, so that may make the decision for them.

Keeping him as a skilled third-liner and powerplay specialist (and leader)? It wouldn’t kill me. But we also have to realize (and expect) his inevitable decline to continue, and there may be upgrade options in the summer.

My fiance walked away around the time the Isles took a 2-1 lead and when she came back out the game was over. I told her that the Isles won and she laughed at me until I did not laugh back. Then she asked,"really?"

Oh man, I swear you just scripted the events at my house.

My better half came home half-way through the 3rd period, was giving me the “daily download” — when she just needs to share … stuff … about the day — and finally looked over at the screen to see what was up with about two minutes left: “Oh! They’re up 3-1 this late? So they might actually win this one for real. Wow!”

He was cracking me up with that. His mask has come off multiple times during games, and now suddenly he’s the goalie who’s gonnao sleep in his mask or something. Felt like an old Bud Light commercial.

I’m probably in the minority on this one, but sometimes exercising a little common sense and decency can go a long way for everyone involved.

Damn, I hope you’re not in the minority. It really is insane, just ridiculous.

I don’t know if it’s people who can’t hold their alcohol or people who simply have no perspective, but come on: It’s a fucking hockey game. You’re rooting for your preferred selection of millionaires. Does it seriously have to come to blows? I guess part is, with the above factors, some people can’t hear lip without getting violent; a “save face” thing that, really, doesn’t have any purpose at a spectator event.