I wish there was something better to write about than highlights of a season that won’t include a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it is what it is. Before Sunday’s season finale versus the Ottawa Senators, Shannon Hogan and MSG unveiled their list of the Top 10 goals of the Islanders 2016-17 season.
Looking back is a little bitter sweet.
Even a season as befuddling and frustrating as this one had its share of memorable moments. It’s what keeps us wearing the orange and blue and looking forward to going back to the rink next October.
Here are the Top 10 Goals of 2016-17 #LGI
#10: Super Ho-Sang
Number 10: The first goal of @66jhosang's career and a "Super Mario" celly in Edmonton #Isles pic.twitter.com/O7hsvs7miF
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
#9: Bailey’s blind backhanded pass
Number 9: A Bailey blind backhanded pass to the Captain vs Calgary #Isles pic.twitter.com/Q6yMkezOYv
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
#8: Who says you can’t go home?Β
Number 8: @titobeauvi21 goes home and scores a BEAUty in Montreal bringing Mr. Beauvillier to tears #Isles pic.twitter.com/75Vblwzn92
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
#7: No Stick, Cal kicksΒ
Number 7: No stick needed! A Clutterbuck kick to Tavares for his first goal of the 2015-16 season ! #Isles pic.twitter.com/3K4yQ0FhQQ
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
#6: Josh Bailey did what?!?!
Number 6: Josh Bailey ends the home opener with this gorgeous goal in Overtime vs the Ducks #Isles pic.twitter.com/ICbr1oUVkI
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
#5: Ho-Sizzle drops it like it’s hot
Number 5: Ho-Sang + Tavares + 3 on 3 = Magic in Carolina capping off a thrilling 3-2 comeback win in OT #Isles pic.twitter.com/2RgCmGP3Yj
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
#4: Brock and Roll in OT
Number 4: @Bnelson with a wrister in Overtime to beat the Maple Leafs in one of the most entertaining games or the entire season #Isles pic.twitter.com/Do6d8WCxx7
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
#3: Tavares with a shorty!
Number 3: That time when @91Tavares became a penalty killer and scored a breakaway shorty vs DAL #Isles pic.twitter.com/3ncCuIBjqd
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
#2: Anders Lee lives in and loves the “Dirty Areas”
Number 2: @leeberr09 being Anders Lee with the perfect deflection off the Hickey pass/shot to top the Pens way back in November #Isles pic.twitter.com/FatRTyIZGg
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
#1: We’re Not Worthy
Number 1: JT THE GAWD #Isles
This may be the best goal in NHL too!!! pic.twitter.com/VrJtnR5o5w
— ππ¬π₯ππ¬ π π’π± (@IslesFix) April 9, 2017
Here’s to a Top 10 goals list of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs next season.