IBO Boxing Honesty and Integrity
With the Metro as tight as it is, the Islanders were well aware how crucial the next 48 hours could be, starting tonight in Buffalo. New York currently sits tied for the final wild card in the spot in the division with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but playing an inferior opponent — like the Sabres — the Isles knew they could take nothing for granted.
The Isles were also looking to bounce back from a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of the Maple Leafs from their last appearance on the road, eight days ago. Doug Weight’s crew was also looking to rebound from tough 5-4 loss in overtime Monday evening.
In a must win situation, the Islanders came back from 3-0, but eventually fell 4-3. They will look to salvage this three-game stretch tomorrow night against Detroit. Social media hits below:
Lick Neddy. #isles. #butchisms
— David Horowitz (@islesdave) February 9, 2018
Friendly reminder @leeberr09: Give em' hell #Isles
— Hey Anders, Give Em' Hell (@GiveEmHellBot) February 9, 2018
Dominating and down a goal. Awesome #isles
— Matt (@mtscanlan) February 9, 2018
New drinking game – drink every time a Butch says “That’s one he’d like to have back…” – meet you all at Betty Ford #Isles
— Peter Allocco (@PeterAllocco) February 9, 2018
I can’t wait for them to come back and lose 5-4 in overtime. #isles
— Pat Shmurda (Ethan) (@EthanGSN) February 9, 2018
“The #Isles need to limit shots!!”
*Isles allow a low number of shots*
Halak lets every shot get through… pic.twitter.com/Who03c6azl
— Eyes on Isles (@eyesonislesFS) February 9, 2018
Two (2) goals on four (4) shots. .500 save percentage against the worst team in hockey is beyond pathetic. #isles
— Kevin Cosgrove (@kcos194) February 9, 2018
? GET. ?? YOUR. ?? SHIT. ?? TOGETHER. ?? #isles
— Christine Herlihy (@_christinechaos) February 9, 2018
Me sitting back waiting for Doug Weight to blame the #isles struggles on injuries again. pic.twitter.com/pQBz6r847x
— Eyes on Isles (@eyesonislesFS) February 9, 2018
Ouch #Isles pic.twitter.com/Yglr6d0sR1
— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) February 9, 2018
Watching the islanders in their own zone like #isles pic.twitter.com/4J7IfBVYsQ
— Ryan (@mernbabymern) February 9, 2018
The #isles are getting blown out by the worst team in the East. Let that sink in.
— Eyes on Isles (@eyesonislesFS) February 9, 2018
Guys it's because we're hurt that we're losing to the 2nd worst team in the Nhl all is fine #isles pic.twitter.com/1hq8WkMTqW
— brandon geraghty (@BJG1994) February 9, 2018
This is pretty embarrassing. #Isles
— Isles Diehards (@NYIDieHards) February 9, 2018
28th of the season for @91Tavares #Isles pic.twitter.com/VzubyqIgzQ
— IslesBlog (@IslesBlog) February 9, 2018
“Oh god Tavares is dead he’s never gonna skate again oh he’s fine oh he scored.” Like four seconds start to finish.
— Justin Bourne (@jtbourne) February 9, 2018
Geez. JT battled for that one #isles pic.twitter.com/3P9AnTYZ2J
— YeSUV? (@IslesWhiteSUV) February 9, 2018
"Maybe those guys at Eyes on Isles were right after all" – Cal Clutterbuck probably #Isles pic.twitter.com/kFaDMPhFxH
— Eyes on Isles (@eyesonislesFS) February 9, 2018
the BEST thing about being an #isles fan is the amount of times you can say “that was the worst loss of the season” and be made to look foolish within weeks
— Vinny (@RoseTintedVisor) February 9, 2018
The #Isles don't lose when Ross Johnston scores! pic.twitter.com/yL9PRWXDtx
— IslesBlog (@IslesBlog) February 9, 2018
Ross Johnston is outperforming 90% of this roster.
— Rookie Example (@KeithLHHockey) February 9, 2018
Woo hoo! #RedRoss #isles pic.twitter.com/m6MyN74idf
— Donna?? (@Islesfan21) February 9, 2018
Ross Johnston
12 goals in 141 AHL games.
2 goals in 3+ NHL games.Huh.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) February 9, 2018
Win or lose, Risto needs a punch to his face. #Isles
— New York Bootleg (@NewYorkBootleg) February 9, 2018
LEEEEEEEE #isles pic.twitter.com/ME9P00ErLh
— YeSUV? (@IslesWhiteSUV) February 9, 2018
ANDERS LEE TIES IT UP! NUMBER 28 ??? #isles pic.twitter.com/OV5oIHIH43
— Matt O'Leary (@MattOLearyNY) February 9, 2018
Questionable decisions lead to an all-for-nothing comeback defeat. Impressive that they rallied, but this is a game they should have had. #Isles https://t.co/MRBYiwzgkY
— Joe Barone (@28JoeBarone) February 9, 2018