The Islanders would like to run through the walls and make up the lost points and return to the playoffs under their new coach Patrick Roy.Last night, with Roy’s hand-picked assistant by his side for the first time, they delivered and won Game 3 of theMaple Leafs season, a nice season sweep.It was a tight and heated game and the result was just what they needed to start their All-Star push. While the game has improved in several areas under Roy, it was only their second win in the five games he has overseen. They are 2-2-1 and of course they need better momentum to get a taste of playoff hockey..Wow,
that was close. First MacLean for The Younger. A tasty winner for former Leaf Engvall. Fun practice of the last horn.That felt really good,” Engvall said directing everyone. “It’s a crazy thing,” Sheldon Keefe said of letting MacLean go. [NHL]Three Takeaways: This is amazing! And the Isles didn’t count after tying the game late. And the Leafs targeted Mat Barzal, so Bo Horvat took exception,
and Roy observed, “That’s him. He’s the leader of this team. Leaders always take care of their teammates. You have a chance in life and you can be an eagle or a duck. He was an eagle.” [Islands]A much-needed win and perhaps a new mindset (except the opponent’s net is empty. Still nothing.) [Mail]Current: Even before last night, Roy believed Engvall was “good. “despite recent struggles.
.The other NHL result last night was unfortunately the Smurfs’ OT win over the Avalanche.Lanny McDonald suffered a heart attack thanks to the health workers who helped him survive it. [NHL]Police held a press conference to formally announce sexual harassment charges against five previously announced members of Canada’s 2018 WJC team. [NHL] 4,444 Four players are currently on furlough from NHL teams and will receive cap relief for their (likely permanent) absences. The Devils had two of them and emptied their locker. [NJ.com]The latest 32 Thoughts podcast covers a variety of topics, from the All-Star Game to the situation in Arizona to the NHL’s response to Hockey Canada’s sexual harassment allegations. [Sportsnet]”There’s value in Phil.” Kessel, or who still wants to play. [Sports.
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