Maven s Memories: Islanders vs Leafs in 2002
Stan Fischler looks back at the intense Islanders-Maple Leafs seven-game series in 2002 by Stan Fischler @StanFischler / NewYorkIslanders.com
Workhorse Islanders defenseman Ken Jonsson called it an awesome feeling.
Crack forward Alexei Yashin edited it down to one word, Wow!
Coach Peter Laviolette said, Let s get on with it.
The Islanders Army was ready for the fireworks. It was playoff time, April 2002.
Then again so were the Toronto Maple Leafs, headed by coach Pat Quinn who opened the verbal duel with a We re the underdogs because we ve got so many injuries.
It was a weak curtain-raiser which was quickly squelched by Lavvy who shot right back at Quinn, Nice try!