Just thought I'd chime in:
I don't think the Lightning are a good play tonight. There are plenty of games to choose from with tonight's 12-game schedule. Even though the Islanders have proven that they're capable of going on losing streaks for weeks at a time, I think they're close to getting that win. Three of the Islanders' last four losses have been decided by one goal.
I know the Lightning are going to bounce out of their slide, but this is practically their first time dealing with the loss of two key offensive players: Gagne and Lecavalier. Not to mention, when playing in New York, the Lightning have gone 1-5 over their last six visits.
I don't think the Lightning are a good play tonight. There are plenty of games to choose from with tonight's 12-game schedule. Even though the Islanders have proven that they're capable of going on losing streaks for weeks at a time, I think they're close to getting that win. Three of the Islanders' last four losses have been decided by one goal.
I know the Lightning are going to bounce out of their slide, but this is practically their first time dealing with the loss of two key offensive players: Gagne and Lecavalier. Not to mention, when playing in New York, the Lightning have gone 1-5 over their last six visits.