How the Islanders Are Quietly Redefining Power in the League—and Why No One Saw It Coming
TAMPA — Let me just say, the New York Islanders aren’t merely riding a three-game winning streak—they’re making a bold statement right now. Over the past week, they’ve taken down the Tampa Bay Lightning twice and handed the Colorado Avalanche a tough loss, snapping some serious streaks along the way. Remember Tuesday? That 2-1 victory over Tampa snapped their seven-game winning spree. Then came the powerhouse 6-3 win over Colorado, ending their impressive 17-game point streak. And to top it all off, during GM Mathieu Darche’s homecoming to Tampa on Saturday, the Isles managed to shut out the Lightning—a feat not seen this season against Coach Cooper’s crew. It’s more than just wins; it’s about momentum, resilience, and a squad firing on all cylinders. As Islanders’ Calum Ritchie put it, this team’s right up there with the best in the league, proving it night after night. Looking ahead, the pressure’s on as they gear up to face the Florida Panthers, aiming to stretch this run even further. Bo Horvat sums it all up—this team’s locked in, with stellar goaltending and contributions from every line. Trust me, if you’re not watching them closely, you’re sleeping on a team that’s making waves. LEARN MORE.
TAMPA — The New York Islanders don’t just have three straight wins. Over the last week, they’ve defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning twice and the Colorado Avalanche.
Back on Tuesday, the Islanders put an end to Tampa’s seven-game win streak with a 2-1 win before handing Colorado their second regulation loss, ending their 17-game point streak (14-0-3) with a 6-3 victory.
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Then, on Saturday, in general manager Mathieu Darche’s return to Tampa, the Islanders shut out the Lightning, the first time Jon Cooper’s squad has been shut out this season.
Impressive.
Lightning Thank Islanders GM Mathieu Darche, Equipment Manager Jason Berger In Their Return To Tampa
“I think we’re playing some good hockey right now. We just have to continue to build off of it.”
The Islanders battle the Florida Panthers on Sunday evening, looking to push their win streak to four games.
“Yeah, resilient. We’re just doing little things really well right now,” Islanders forward Bo Horvat said. “Obviousl,y we’re getting great goaltending, which has been unbelievable for us. And I think everybody’s playing the same way. I think we’re getting contributions from all four lines.”
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