The Islanders were set for one more game before the Christmas break, and it took place earlier tonight when they hosted the struggling Anaheim Ducks. These teams met last month in Southern California, with the Isles coming out on top 4-1. Barclays Center has been a house of horror for Western Conference teams, and tonight happened to be no different. The Isles took care of the Ducks beating them 5-2. With the win, the Isles improved their record at home versus Western Conference opponents to 8-0-1. Too everyone, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas and take a look at the best social media had to offer from tonight’s contest.
Bailey should have listened, because over 13,000 people said the same thing.
Bailey is amazing. SHOOT THE PUCK DUDE. #Isles
— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) December 22, 2015
I’m sure all of IslesTwitter and Isles fans would have no problem with this.
Every time Bailey passes to no one instead of shoots, he should do ten push-ups…even if the game is still going on. #isles
— Tom Liodice (@TomLiodice) December 22, 2015
KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! SAY IT WITH ME 25 MORE TIMES!
#Isles PK stays perfect. 29 straight.
— J. Rich (@JRich3000) December 22, 2015
Isles twitter account straight up ballin with this one.
Matt Martin and Josh Manson drop the gloves. #Isles pic.twitter.com/vtsUSlv5eC
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) December 22, 2015
It’s all in the description.
Take the hit. Make the play. Score the goal. Clutterbuck does it all. #ANAvsNYI https://t.co/HenrbkB4tj
— NHL (@NHL) December 22, 2015
Stocking stuffer.
Clutterbuck…..the sniper….Up in the toy department. #Isles, #IslesTwitter
— Steve Alu (@SA3886) December 22, 2015
Nice name drop.
HAMMER #Isles
— The Chicken God (@GodofChickens97) December 22, 2015
It’s a Christmas Miracle.
That's Tavares' first assist in 13 games.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) December 22, 2015
Nelson to Vatanen: Thanks for playing.
Nelson gives the Ducks defender a pat on the head after Hamonic’s goal @__HeelTroy pic.twitter.com/ovX0PktFTj
— Stephanie (@myregularface) December 22, 2015
BROCK: WHAT ARE YOU DOING TRYING TO STOP THAT? IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOUR TRYING TO STOP THAT!!
Isles 3rd goal (Nelson) pic.twitter.com/uq8gx7ZbEv
— Stephanie (@myregularface) December 22, 2015
Too many words to describe how awesome this is.
I got a Brock in my Rarri #isles pic.twitter.com/yODeel0oqX
— Joe 214 (@JoeSection214) December 22, 2015
The force is strong with this one.
Jt, strome, and Nelson after that first period #Isles pic.twitter.com/3FUJ2yBknZ
— Nick McGee (@_NickMcgee) December 22, 2015
Perfect interpretation of tonight’s events.
Tavares inspired by watching OBJ yesterday afternoon dropping the gloves. #HeelTavares
— IslesBlog (@IslesBlog) December 22, 2015
Frustration at the highest level. Amount of laughter through the roof.
Getzlaf and Tavares got into a tussle on who's in the bigger slump #isles
— Tom Liodice (@TomLiodice) December 22, 2015
Monday Night Raw come one week early.
John Tavares vs Ryan Getzlaf 12/21/15 #roughing #isles #ducks https://t.co/M7Hn2xGUZd
— IslesEnforcers (@IslesEnforcers) December 22, 2015
Well played New York Islanders. Well played.
The real Bash Brothers. #Isles pic.twitter.com/4HlvRAJbDW
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) December 22, 2015
HE SHOT THE PUCK! FRANCESA VOICE: OH MY GOD!
Josh Bailey Scores!!!!!! #isles pic.twitter.com/XfrqF5RG0z
— Santa Strome (@Stromes_Son) December 22, 2015
It’s good!
Matty Marts from deeeeeep! #Isles
— Matt (@CakeHouseMatt) December 22, 2015
Staple knows this fan-base all to well.
#Isles win 5-2. Fans must now wear ugly Christmas sweater tees to every game.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) December 22, 2015
Bonus: Matty Marts living life to the fullest.
Matty goes boom @NYIslesHardcore @NYIslanders pic.twitter.com/LAKVFYtU3U
— John Volpe (@IslesEsq) December 22, 2015