GDT: #5 | Tampa Bay Lightning @ New York Islanders | September 15th | 8:00 PM | F/OTW 2-1

[JoeM]

Crazy thing is I thik Vasilevskiy got a piece of that

I think you are right and I thought the same thing that’s pretty crazy! We need some lucky/greasy goals and I hope we get some in Game 6 & a hopeful Game 7. LGI!!!!!

 

[ScaredStreit]

One win at a time. Let's take game 6 now.

 

[BelovedIsles]

That was a sick celebration by Varly, he slid so far. Hahaha.

If Cizikas were healthy he would've joined the ride. Lehner-esque.

 

[BelovedIsles]

From the redline, that's a 9.5.

The dive is key, I hope Sorokin is taking notes.

 

[SI90]

Classy

 

[12Dog]

Classy

Hope that’s hanging on the lockeroom bulletin board right now

 

[Bones45]

Getting some love from local NYC stations this morning!! Love it!!!

 

[Joedoggy]

I agree, I think if he centered Lee and Eberle we would get more out of those 2 for some reason he is more like Judas who those guys thrived with. Barzal seems to play well with the broken toys, it seems the player he has the most chemistry with is of all players Matt Martin. Trotz already put him with Clutter so might as well have Barzal center those guys and occasionally double shift him by rolling him out with Brassard and Uncle Leo. I mean we have seen Barzal set up Martin for a goal and today Martin had the pass of his career to Barzal but did not finish.

Martin put the winner on Brazals stick in OT that wasn't converted...the exit pass to Eberle for the 2 on 1(2 nd per 12 min area) that caught half of Tampas team in the Isles zone was also a great pass that wasn't converted on. Both were tape to tape no nonsense passes with some zip on them too boot.

Lets not forget Martin and Stamkos played together on a line in Sarnia and it was a successful line.

 

[Islander Class]

There are definitely “opportunities for improvement” for this team- but I find it hard to truly criticize them. Have to greatly admire the grit, and pride in the crest of this group for going on 2 seasons now. It’s a rare and special thing in pro sports that should not be taken for granted.

I’m glad they pushed it to at least 6. They’ve earned the right to not just go quietly into the night. Keep grinding!

 

[mm11]

Kind of like the idea of double shifting Barzal. Kid is 23. Why not. Sure he will be gassed but if anyone can recover he is the guy. Go down fighting on Thursday, play your best and lest see if they can get some more whiffs by Shatty and company

 

[crashthenet]

Lee's best game in a while. The pass was great as was the chip. The defensive play he made earlier was terrific. Now if Bailey from the earlier series shows up...

 

[BelovedIsles]

Classy

That's interesting. Cooper and Trotz shared a photo in the bubble together; Sportsnet says they are close. If Pierre were on this, we'd know about their midget teammate photos and childhood fantasies.

 

[scott99]

Just an amazing win. This team never quits. They really need to attack more, get more shots on goal, and believe it or not, play tighter defense. They really need to score 3 goals in game 6 to win, easier said than done.

 

[IslesCLT]

Classy

Is this guy f***in serious? Did he miss the Martin to Barzy chance? The Pulock feed across the crease? He acts like we had absolutely nothing going in the OT periods. f*** him.

TB is so f***ing smug from top to bottom...I'd love nothing more than another W on Thursday to put some more skid marks in their underoos.

Buncha whiny little bitches.

EDIT: I guarantee this quote is given to every player at breakfast this morning.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

I am so down on the lack of offensive chances that this team is able to get against Tampa, BUT that is completely offset by the pride, effort and resiliency this team continues to show. We all know the talent gap that exists between TBL and NYI but we won't give in.

Can't not be proud of what the 2019-20 New York Islanders have done.

Just keep it going and win game 6.

 

[Brunomics]

This is the isles right now

 

[replayer]

What a stressful experience but so proud of our boys.

Can you even imagine what the Coliseum would be like tomorrow night for game six? The roof would be blown off. Oh well.

 

[PK Cronin]

Classy

That can't be a real quote...

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

And score OT winners.

All is forgiven!

 

[The Real JT]

Martin put the winner on Brazals stick in OT that wasn't converted...the exit pass to Eberle for the 2 on 1(2 nd per 12 min area) that caught half of Tampas team in the Isles zone was also a great pass that wasn't converted on. Both were tape to tape no nonsense passes with some zip on them too boot.

Lets not forget Martin and Stamkos played together on a line in Sarnia and it was a successful line.

Hey, let's also not forget that the Isles had 2/3 of that line with Justin DiBenedetto (and Matt Martin).

 

[IslesCLT]

What a stressful experience but so proud of our boys.

Can you even imagine what the Coliseum would be like tomorrow night for game six? The roof would be blown off. Oh well.

My god it would be absolute pandemonium

That can't be a real quote...

Oh it is.

 

[wingnutks]

Classy

Says the guy who won a game on an erroneous icing and a broken stick

 

[2ndGenIslander]

one of the more lovely tweets i've ever feasted my eyes on

 

[MJF]

Just an amazing win. This team never quits. They really need to attack more, get more shots on goal, and believe it or not, play tighter defense. They really need to score 3 goals in game 6 to win, easier said than done.

It doesn't matter anymore. However the team wins is okay with me.

 

[MJF]

Is this guy f***in serious? Did he miss the Martin to Barzy chance? The Pulock feed across the crease? He acts like we had absolutely nothing going in the OT periods. f*** him.

TB is so f***ing smug from top to bottom...I'd love nothing more than another W on Thursday to put some more skid marks in their underoos.

Buncha whiny little bitches.

EDIT: I guarantee this quote is given to every player at breakfast this morning.

Jon Cooper had the win in Game 2 handed to him on a platter by the hockey gods. In no way were the Lightning the better team that night. He's got some f***ing sense of entitlement to think only his team is entitled to breaks.