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The Islanders face a tall task trying to keep their roll going—both in the Bruins and in waking up so early.
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For the New York Islanders, there have been quite a few early games this season, especially in the calendar year 2022. Most of them have been home games, but today, they’ll be on Boston ice when the clock strikes noon.
The Boston Bruins host the Isles for a 12:30 p.m. start, which means warmups begin at 12:00. Hockey players, notoriously creatures of habit even more than other athletes, probably will be eating their salmon and fettucine around 8:00 a.m., as alluded to by Anson Carter the other day—I think he said spaghetti and meatballs around 6:00 a.m., but you get the point.
#Isles HC Barry Trotz:
“We’re playing with some rhythm. We got a little bit of joy back in our game, and we’re just playing games. And I think, just like anything, you get a little confidence, you get a little feel for the puck, all that, and it just comes a little easier.”
First Islander Goal picks go here. Don’t pick Clutterbuck.
Early-morning media access with #Isles Barry Trotz. Everybody available this afternoon at Boston (except, of course, Clutterbuck/Mayfield).
What does an NHL coach do on a Friday night in Boston? Trotz watched St. Peter’s beat Purdue (and was very impressed with the effort).
Last night’s NHL scores include the New York Rangers jumping out to a 3-0 lead before the 5:00 mark and effectively ending the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.