Islanders gear up for game 3 against Tampa Bay

In NHL history, teams with a 2-0 series lead have gone on to win those series more than 80% of the time, but the Islanders have surprised everyone, every step of the way.

News 12 Staff

Sep 11, 2020, 11:37 AM

Updated 1,458 days ago

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After dropping the first two games of the playoff series with Tampa Bay, the Islanders desperately need a win tonight.
The Islanders were dominated in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and then left dumbfounded at the end of game 2.
However, head coach Barry Trotz says he is feeling pretty good.
In NHL history, teams with a 2-0 series lead have gone on to win those series more than 80% of the time, but the Islanders have surprised everyone, every step of the way.