Injuries limited Andy Sutton to just 23 games last season, and even though this year is only 14 games old, the defenseman already sees a difference in this group of Islanders.
"Something happened partway through this season," Sutton said after practice yesterday in Syosset. "We figured out our identity, and it's showing in the way we're playing."And the Isles are getting results, bringing a four-game winning streak into Buffalo tonight.
"We're making simple, hard, effective plays and being tenacious," Sutton said. "We've been pretty disciplined. I think is a young team that's getting smarter."
I would agree that the Islanders are playing smarter, limiting Edmonton to no power play opportunities is a good example. As you read further on in the article, it mentions that the Islanders are probably on their toughest road trip (9 out of 10 are away) of the season, starting tonight against Buffalo. As long as the Islanders play the way they have over the last 6 or so games, look for the Islanders to gain more points as the month continues.
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