Lighthouse Hockey, a New York Islanders community

If the NHL wants to continue with shootouts because they're exciting for casual and new fans, that's fine. Just don't insult our intelligence when justifying why they exist.

The Islanders could have rolled over for a garbage game clash with the visiting Flyers (and their 7,000 fans). But instead, the fight cards were out for an epic clash that ended 3-3 with the shootout bonus point going to the Flyers.

Instant reaction to the Islanders winning a Presidents' Day shootout over the Penguins in new Penguins coach Dan Bylsma's debut.

The Islanders power play continued to struggle without Mark Streit, as the Islanders dropped the shootout to the Kings in a 3-3 regulation game.