The 5 Hole: Brutal Premiere on Broadway

Can you think of a bigger way to kick of the 2016-17 season that Islanders vs Rangers? No, neither can I. The Islanders swept the Blueshirts four straight games last season which was one element in such a high-profile affair. Both these teams went through major off-season changes that were be showcased tonight. Add in 19-year old Anthony Beauvillier making his NHL debut, and you knew this was going to be a memorable night. On to the game, where the Islanders couldn’t get their legs under them and fell to the Rangers 5-3. The Isles will look to rebound and pick up their first win Saturday night in Washington. The first social media recap of the season can be seen below.

Welcome back, #isles hockey.
We missed you.
A lot.

— Islanders Insight (@IslesInsight) October 13, 2016

Ah yes, there are the heart palpitations I’ve missed so much. #isles
— Lauren Wagner (@Laurenwagnernyc) October 13, 2016

 

Took less than two minutes for #Isles and #NYR to start pushing and shoving after whistles.
— Daniel Friedman (@DanJFriedman) October 13, 2016

only took 4:25 #isles https://t.co/p3tIUrJh08

— Tom Liodice (@TomLiodice) October 13, 2016

First biggest save of the year for Halak #Isles pic.twitter.com/F0rnq8O7YM
— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) October 13, 2016

Halak tested early…has looked good. #Isles

— Eyes on Isles (@eyesonislesFS) October 13, 2016

Bad breakouts, bad penalty, welcome back #isles
— Don (@dmkenn93) October 13, 2016

Tough not to see #51 out there killing penalties. #isles

— Brock Chapple (@chappynyi) October 13, 2016

There’s Andrew Ladd’s ‘Welcome to the Metropolitan Division’ moment. Robbed by Lundqvist’s blocker on a great tip. #NYR #Isles
— Brett Cyrgalis (@BrettCyrgalis) October 13, 2016

Without a doubt, their first hockey game #Isles #NYR ? pic.twitter.com/gopcvU27Z1

— IslesBlog (@IslesBlog) October 13, 2016

Ladd says hello to Lundqvist pic.twitter.com/nr8qI51m1x
— Stephanie (@myregularface) October 13, 2016

“They’re not a quiet bunch, that #Isles Twitter”
You know it 😉

— T Gags (@tgags123HD) October 13, 2016

When Grabner scores for the Rags #isles pic.twitter.com/qTVyiQ1Iov
— YeSUV (@IslesWhiteSUV) October 13, 2016

power play looking exactly like it did last season: bad. #isles

— kristine (@miss__scarlet) October 13, 2016

Well, that wasn’t too good now was it? #Isles

— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) October 14, 2016

I feel like I might have been naive to not expect a first game, first period overreaction. #isles
— Andy Graziano (@AndyGraz_SNY) October 14, 2016

y’all realize the #isles have played just 20 minutes this season?
there’s 4,900 more to go.

— Tom Liodice (@TomLiodice) October 14, 2016

BEAST @91Tavares #isles pic.twitter.com/bTmepFWuMa
— YeSUV (@IslesWhiteSUV) October 14, 2016

This power play needs some work. And perhaps Ryan Pulock. #Isles

— Brian Compton (@BComptonNHL) October 14, 2016

Good thing the #Isles have 81 games left to practice the PP.
— Ben (@IslesFan_Ben) October 14, 2016

 

Really not sure what I’m watching with this team yet, new blood and so many guys in foreign rolls. #isles
— Sean Cuthbert (@seanyhockey) October 14, 2016

has beauvillier seen the ice since he took that penalty? #isles

— Blair MacGregor (@blairmacgregor) October 14, 2016

Looking on the bright side, the penalty kill has been good. #isles
— Joey C (@dago_guinea) October 14, 2016

#isles pic.twitter.com/UuyLJZADz9

— Jon Cav (@JonCav) October 14, 2016

#Isles have one line generating chances. One.
— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) October 14, 2016

There are no words to describe the #isles play tonight…none.

— NYISLES (@NYISLES22) October 14, 2016

Leddy goal pic.twitter.com/gxu1N4fxbM
— Stephanie (@myregularface) October 14, 2016

FIRE WHEN LEDDY! #isles

— New York Bootleg (@NewYorkBootleg) October 14, 2016

Yay! #Isles pic.twitter.com/SPPMBSARFn
— Jacks Capuanoℹ (@coachjackcappy) October 14, 2016

This is how you deflect shots, kids #Isles pic.twitter.com/8wTRLKHLfw

— IslesBlog (@IslesBlog) October 14, 2016

YES chant at MSG! Clutterbuck ties it up at 2. #isles
— jamie stuart (@N12jamiestuart) October 14, 2016

THE CLUTTERTAKER BURIES ONE!!! #ISLES

— The Island Sheik (@TheIslandSheik) October 14, 2016

CLUTTERCLUTCH! #isles
— Peter Gibbons (@Moe_Be_Knowin) October 14, 2016

K. Getting better. More please boys! #isles

— thereluctantk (@thereluctantk) October 14, 2016

Ken Griffey Jr. or Casey Cizikas? #Isles pic.twitter.com/gxoTaY0hAG
— Eyes on Isles (@eyesonislesFS) October 14, 2016

leds giveth leds taketh away #isles

— Blair MacGregor (@blairmacgregor) October 14, 2016

Fourth line doesn’t look like they are missing Matt Martin – just saying #isles
— Islanders Insight (@IslesInsight) October 14, 2016

Disgusting #isles

— Rich Dias-Rodrigues (@RDNHL) October 14, 2016

is it 58:25? I’m bad at math. #isles
— kristine (@miss__scarlet) October 14, 2016

Step away from the edge #isles fans. It’s one game. One!

— Fletch (@SharePointJoe) October 14, 2016