The 5 Hole: Stinging Defeat in Lumbus

With a 5-0-1 record in their past six, the Islanders looked to extend their point streak to seven games as they headed to the Buckeye State for a showdown with the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this evening. It was going to be a tough test for the Isles as John Tortarella’s club has been red-hot and one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. In a spirited affair, the Islanders fell 6-2. Their point streak ended at six games and they suffered their first regulation loss since November 25th in San Jose. Social media recap can be found below:

Fix yo shit, Bobrovsky. #isles

— Mike Canteros (@MikeyMike81) December 11, 2016

I'm as confused as you are. 1-0 #Isles pic.twitter.com/vjftVVJh9R

— Buddy (@BuddyPeck) December 11, 2016

What a crazy goal..#isles

— T (@Riz2525) December 11, 2016

First blood 1-0 #Isles ?

— Theresa F (@TFLINY) December 11, 2016

Hey @dsavy58 #isles pic.twitter.com/klhpdLsE3s

— Rob Doud (@rdoud12) December 11, 2016

Me, when the #Isles score but JT is on all fours seemingly injured behind the net. pic.twitter.com/oEDvKiAk4e

— Brittany (@applesiderr) December 11, 2016

That's 17 points in 27 games for Josh Bailey. #Isles

— Daniel Friedman (@DanJFriedman) December 11, 2016

#Isles need to make sure Savard gets the message that you can't slash Tavares like that

— Brad Kurtzberg (@sealshockey) December 11, 2016

Savard penalty:) justice:) #Isles

— Mikolaj Wojcik (@MikolajWojcik) December 11, 2016

When the refs miss a blatant slash on your captain… #Isles pic.twitter.com/yH7HLccLT7

— Buddy (@BuddyPeck) December 11, 2016

Too many men not against the #isles! pic.twitter.com/XT5y0TKTH9

— Shwax (@Shwax) December 11, 2016

Not sure I like this back pass on the PP, I know the idea but too dangerous. #isles

— Michael Schuerlein (@islesblogger) December 11, 2016

Maybe the penalty box official is giving away popsicles. #isles

— Isles Road Warrior (@IsleRoadWarrior) December 11, 2016

When you're working with your 26th winger in 8 years pic.twitter.com/MDqFO9HpsW

— connor (@ConIsles) December 11, 2016

Enforcer Hamonic drops the gloves again. #Isles

— Eyes on Isles (@eyesonislesFS) December 11, 2016

Terrible puck decisions tonight. #isles

— Michael Schuerlein (@islesblogger) December 11, 2016

Pick your shit up boys…#isles

— T (@Riz2525) December 11, 2016

Tavares goal pic.twitter.com/XRKhxUhX7E

— Stephanie (@myregularface) December 11, 2016

Except for Johnny Hockey. He brings his A game. All day, every day. Tie game! #isles #JT91 pic.twitter.com/NIVvhjd94U

— Mike Canteros (@MikeyMike81) December 11, 2016

Toy department buzzing tonight. #isles

— Otaku (@RDNHL) December 11, 2016

2-2 #isles pic.twitter.com/HdAZ95wKS9

— Jon Cav (@JonCav) December 11, 2016

Lee got an assist on JT's ninth. My got everything he touches turns to goals

— Buddy (@BuddyPeck) December 11, 2016

Time to start another PK streak #Isles ?

— Theresa F (@TFLINY) December 11, 2016

That's a ridiculous call on Tavares. Oh my… Ref had proper angle too. #isles

— Andy Graziano (@AndyGraz_SNY) December 11, 2016

The officiating in this game has been grotesque #isles

— Joe 214 (@JoeSection214) December 11, 2016

Clutter on that shift "I'm rich bitch!" #isles

— gary sanchez (@garysanchezjr) December 11, 2016

Yikes. #isles

— Otaku (@RDNHL) December 11, 2016

The Isles being back might have to be delayed you guys

— connor (@ConIsles) December 11, 2016

That cannon scares me over the radio every time it goes off… I couldn't imagine being there in person. #CBJ #isles

— Lauren Wagner (@Laurenwagnernyc) December 11, 2016

And from the ashes rises BERUBE!#isles

— The Pecahead (@streethockeyguy) December 11, 2016