Shop Talk: Weight on the Isles powerplay
For the love of hockey, it's time for some shop talk, and Doug Weight's discussion of the powerplay provides the muse.
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Monday Mo(u)rning Poll; Diary of a Slump when the PP Goes Dry
The New York Islanders' 10-game winless streak has been marked by offensive struggles. But is the only diference between this and their 4-1-2 start a struggling powerplay?
Lightning 4, Islanders 0: Mike Smith shuts 'em out while Rick DiPietro inches back
The Islanders anemic powerplay found no answer for Mike Smith's 9th career NHL shutout in Tampa.
Mannino's 1st NHL start? Just 40 saves and a win over Blackhawks
Islanders rookie Peter Mannino made 40 saves in his first NHL start, defeating the Blackhawks in front of 22,140 United Center fans -- including his parents.
Islanders 5-on-5: Here be monsters
Befitting a team trying to instill a new system with a hodge-podge, inconsistent lineup, the Islanders are the NHL's worst team at 5-on-5 play.
