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Game Recap
The Arizona Coyotes played, maybe, half a good game last night. They had an awful start that ultimately doomed any chance of winning, but they showed a lot of dedication to mount a comeback and come as close as they did to tie it back up.
Arizona not being ready to start a game is nothing new. We have seen it a few times this season, and we have seen it in previous seasons.
And when the Coyotes are off like that, they are just bad. They blow their defensive zone assignments, the passes don’t connect, they can’t exit the zone, and they get completely dominated by the other team. It’s death by a thousand cuts, but on ice and with hitting.
5 Takeaways: Islanders Grind Out 1-0 Win Over Caps
The Islanders showed patience as they defeated Washington 1-0 and now co-lead the East Division with 54 points by Sasha Kandrach @KandrachSasha / NewYorkIslanders.com
A 1-0 score was fitting of the gritty, competitive battle that took place between the top two teams in the East Division as the New York Islanders shut out the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night at Nassau Coliseum. With the win, the Islanders and Capitals are now tied each with 54 points atop the East Division standings.
Brock Nelson scored the game-winning goal late in the third period and in doing so, scored his team-high 14th goal of the season. Semyon Varlamov secured the much-deserved shutout as he made 29 saves. Vitek Vanecek was solid for the Capitals as he made 38 saves on 39 shots, but
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The Top-Five New York Islanders Jerseys
When it comes to the identity of an NHL team, jerseys come to mind as one of the most prominent parts. Every team has a unique design that represents its brand. The New York Islanders have had an interesting journey when it comes to their jerseys, most recently including the addition of their Reverse Retro jersey this year. Here are my top-five Islanders jerseys of all time.
5. Black Alternate Jerseys (2011-14)
In 2011, the Islanders released their black alternate jerseys, which was a rendition of their orange alternates that took the ice from 2002-07. The jersey also includes an Islanders logo on the shoulder patch. The sweater features the “Islanders” name written out in orange letters, outlined by white and blue, and is the only jersey in franchise history to not feature a logo.