The Islanders delivered a complete performance against the Jets, winning 4-0, and demonstrated to general manager Lou Lamoriello that they deserve further investment.
The team kept Winnipeg on the back foot by locking down the neutral zone and out-skating their opponents, developing the forecheck they sought all night.
While the first period was the Islanders’ best 20-minute stretch this season, they kept the game even, even when the Jets fought back in the second period.
Semyon Varlamov, who started instead of Ilya Sorokin, earned his second shutout this season.
The win kept the Islanders in the first wild-card spot, with the Buffalo Sabres following close behind.
The Islanders have played 63 games, five more than some of their rivals, so they must embrace the slog to keep their playoff spot.
The team played without Mathew Barzal and still managed to secure a victory.
The Sabres are due to play the Islanders in a critical game next week, which will be important for both teams.
The Islanders’ recent performance has demonstrated that they are keeping pace, playing well, and making a case for further investment.
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