The New York Islanders' special teams struggles run deep. The team's power play has been unable to capitalize on its scoring opportunities, going 0-for-5 against the Boston Bruins. This lack of production is not an isolated incident, as the Isles have allowed seven power-play goals in their last seven games.
While it may seem like progress that the Islanders' special teams units are showing improvement compared to last season, numbers don't lie. The team's penalty kill stands at 70.97 percent, ranking 25th in the league. While the Isles point out that many of these goals have come late in opposing power plays, this doesn't change the fact that they are still being scored.
The talent is there, as evidenced by captain Matthew Schaefer's assertion that his team has "an extra step" and can do "a lot of dangerous things." The Islanders' top power play unit looked promising against the Bruins, but ultimately failed to convert on their scoring chances. What was lacking was execution and a clear plan to capitalize on these opportunities.
In other news, Isles prospect Cole Eiserman is dealing with an apparent leg injury and will miss this weekend's game at Maine. Coach Jay Pandolfo described Eiserman's status as "week to week," but expressed optimism that the young player would return sooner rather than later.
While it may seem like progress that the Islanders' special teams units are showing improvement compared to last season, numbers don't lie. The team's penalty kill stands at 70.97 percent, ranking 25th in the league. While the Isles point out that many of these goals have come late in opposing power plays, this doesn't change the fact that they are still being scored.
The talent is there, as evidenced by captain Matthew Schaefer's assertion that his team has "an extra step" and can do "a lot of dangerous things." The Islanders' top power play unit looked promising against the Bruins, but ultimately failed to convert on their scoring chances. What was lacking was execution and a clear plan to capitalize on these opportunities.
In other news, Isles prospect Cole Eiserman is dealing with an apparent leg injury and will miss this weekend's game at Maine. Coach Jay Pandolfo described Eiserman's status as "week to week," but expressed optimism that the young player would return sooner rather than later.
. I mean, they've got some talented players like Matthew Schaefer, and they're always talking about having an extra step... but at the end of the day, execution is key, you know? They're getting these scoring chances, but can't seem to capitalize on them. And 70.97 percent penalty kill? That's just not good enough 
. It's like they're still figuring out their game. I hope Cole Eiserman recovers from his injury soon, though... that kid's got potential 
. Maybe if they can iron out these special teams issues, the Isles will be a real contender this season 
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. they gotta step up their game if they wanna make a run in playoffs. and what's with this "an extra step" talk from Schaefer? sounds like hype to me 
. yeah, the talent is there, but execution is key 
. coach Jay needs to figure out a solid plan to capitalize on those scoring chances before it's too late 
. and now Cole Eiserman's out with an injury... that's just great timing 
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️ I mean, you can spin it however you want, but 7 power-play goals in their last 7 games is a pretty big red flag. The talent is there, like captain Matthew Schaefer said they've got an "extra step" 
️, but it's execution that's lacking 
. They're getting some good chances, but just can't seem to capitalize on them. It's all about confidence and game sense right now 
. And Cole Eiserman's injury doesn't help matters... a week to week update is basically a "we'll see" 
Coach Jay better have some plans in place for when he comes back #GetColeBackOnTrack! 
. I get it, they're still working on things and it looks like they're making progress compared to last season, but stats don't lie, you know? They're getting destroyed by power plays and it's not just because the opposing team's guys are just better, there are some execution issues at play too 
. I mean, if they can't capitalize on their scoring chances, it's tough to win games. The penalty kill is still a concern too... 70.97% just doesn't cut it 
. Hopefully, Cole Eiserman's injury isn't too serious 
. Execution is key, and they need to figure out a clear plan to capitalize on those scoring chances. And oh no, Cole Eiserman's injury is a bummer 
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- one minute they're killing it, the next minute they're getting smashed 
. I mean, 70% penalty kill rate is decent, but it's not enough when you're giving up 7 goals in your last 7 games... that's just crazy! 
They need to figure out a way to capitalize on their scoring chances or else they'll be in a world of trouble 
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. gotta work out their plan, or else they'll be sleeping in last place... 
meanwhile, Cole Eiserman's injury is a bummer, hope he recovers fast so he can get back to contributing 
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They've got the talent, for sure – Matthew Schaefer is right, they can do a lot with that "extra step". But execution is key, and it seems like they're still figuring that out. I'm not gonna lie, though, 71% penalty kill isn't bad, so they're still on the right track