Heading down to Tampa Bay, the Isles were not out of the woods just yet with the way they’ve struggled as of late. Yes, they did score three goals in their win on Wednesday, but overall they still had trouble playing a complete game. Tonight was a chance to change that as they faced the Lightning in a pivotal match-up for both teams. The Islanders were in it, and then they weren’t. They ended up on the losing side 7-4. A chance to redeem themselves will take just 24 hours as they head to Carolina. Social media recap is below.
Good company in the press box tonight: Jiggs McDonald, Denis Potvin and #Isles dynasty era trainer Ron Waske.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) March 25, 2016
Early PP for #isles…how about cashing this in here
— Mike Carver (@MikeCarverWFAN) March 25, 2016
Hey refs, we see you #isles pic.twitter.com/lx5edwo8Ep
— ITS MY PLATE!! (@john_sage3) March 25, 2016
It is amazing to me the #Isles are still getting too many men penalties with less than 10 games to play
— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) March 25, 2016
De Haan has looked more and more impressive since returning from injury #isles
— ER (@EddieRNY) March 25, 2016
JT growing out his flow again. Maybe that's by design, for luck? #isles
— Michael Schuerlein (@islesblogger) March 25, 2016
Jesus Greiss in goal on Good Friday. Has to be a good sign right? #Isles
— jason ecarnot (@JasonEcarnot) March 25, 2016
anders lee is a fuckin bully #isles
— Cap (@CappyGilmore) March 25, 2016
Don't battle Lee in front, you'll lose. #isles
— New York Bootleg (@NewYorkBootleg) March 25, 2016
There we go! @strome18 sets up @Bnelson for 1-0 @NYIslanders lead
Yes! Yes! YeSUV! #isles pic.twitter.com/KEp1A1986I— YeSUV (@IslesWhiteSUV) March 26, 2016
hey a first period goal. #isles
— kristine (@miss__scarlet) March 25, 2016
BROCK STEADY!! #Isles #YesYesYes
— Ryan Moroney (@ob1moroney) March 25, 2016
That's my client Brock….#isles pic.twitter.com/eemSPmuXhe
— Brooklanders Fan (@BSutterFan) March 25, 2016
#isles playing with speed, something we havnt seen in over a month. Tampa also down to 5 D. Maybe for duration.
— Andy Graziano (@tazman19) March 26, 2016
#Isles PP is good tonight everywhere but the goal column.
— Cord Lehman (@CordLehman) March 26, 2016
That long drop pass makes me want to break shit,,,,,#Isles, #IslesTwitter
— Steve Alu (@SA3886) March 26, 2016
that was ugly.. #isles
— Mike Carver (@MikeCarverWFAN) March 26, 2016
Strome is 6'1
Boyle is 6'7 pic.twitter.com/KdsAIRc3EH— connor (@ConIsles) March 26, 2016
TV timeout at a good time.. A lot of game left not on the ledge just yet #isles
— RobF (@bobbybows) March 26, 2016
TBL not happy with Lee in front. Think all five guys shoved him after Bishop covered.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) March 26, 2016
Coach Cooper said it would be a "barn burner" tonight. Certainly isn't a lack of emotion out on the ice. #Isles #bolts
— Shannon Hogan (@Shannon_Hogan) March 26, 2016
That was a good 19:51 #Isles
— DIF (@hockeyguy0194) March 26, 2016
That was a good 19:51 #Isles
— DIF (@hockeyguy0194) March 26, 2016
Shane!!! #isles pic.twitter.com/AOJuDzekC3
— KERRBOOM (@KERRBOOM1970) March 26, 2016
Find a way to tie this game before the end of the period. Show us something. #Isles
— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) March 26, 2016
What a joke. @zeeker11 to box for this? #isles pic.twitter.com/FIHTnLLCyH
— YeSUV (@IslesWhiteSUV) March 26, 2016
Cappy looks like a disappointed parent watching Strome take another penalty. Awful. #Isles
— IslesBlog (@IslesBlog) March 26, 2016
Incredible shot from JB, Strome with the tip. Tied at 3 in Tampa. pic.twitter.com/nL8hs680Z9
— connor (@ConIsles) March 26, 2016
Oh my Lord. #Isles tie it on a prayer.
— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) March 26, 2016
#isles pic.twitter.com/CePh9WUhxG
— KERRBOOM (@KERRBOOM1970) March 26, 2016
Strome's high stick did something good for a change. #Isles
— IslesBlog (@IslesBlog) March 26, 2016
Is that the luck Jack was looking for? #isles
— Mike Carver (@MikeCarverWFAN) March 26, 2016
Prince got purified like in #Braveheart and no call, of course. #Isles
— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) March 26, 2016
@joboych see all those years of ⚾️ paid off #handeye #Isles #Boychuk @NYIslanders
— David Boychuk (@daboych) March 26, 2016
@joboych see all those years of ⚾️ paid off #handeye #Isles #Boychuk @NYIslanders
— David Boychuk (@daboych) March 26, 2016
Ryan Strome hat trick: goal, assist & high sticking penalty. #Isles
— Marc A. Weakland (@manmademonster) March 26, 2016
FUCK this guy wearing a Rangers jersey to an Isles-Lightning game in Tampa pic.twitter.com/uEE7dcKWLW
— connor (@ConIsles) March 26, 2016
This can be put in the rule book to demonstrate what a hooking penalty is. Was one called? Of course not. #isles pic.twitter.com/soA4BCNFMK
— Jeff (@islesfan28) March 26, 2016
I don't even know what to say about this one. It's a cage fight in Tampa pic.twitter.com/EWmfYdCFCe
— connor (@ConIsles) March 26, 2016
It's an ole fashioned shootout in Tampa, 4-4 #isles
— Chris Courtney (@ccourtney1975) March 26, 2016
Nice to see Kulemin likes to score a goal every 20 games #Isles #equalizer
— Ryan Manalastas (@mannymanalastas) March 26, 2016
Kulemin ties it at 4!
Yes! Yes! YeSUV! #isles pic.twitter.com/ZRRnEZyIAs— YeSUV (@IslesWhiteSUV) March 26, 2016
#isles pic.twitter.com/PY1Kgcsiqp
— Andrew z (@Islesfaninmtl) March 26, 2016
Greiss has been bad, but his defense has been a joke. A joke. #Isles
— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) March 26, 2016
I can guarantee you that Brian Strait is back in next game #isles
— B.D. Gallof (@BDGallof) March 26, 2016
#isles pic.twitter.com/ma5rkMiUqI
— Jonathan (@NatFan9) March 26, 2016
Capuano presser #PuckLuck #PuckLuck #PuckLuck #PuckLuck #PuckLuck #PuckLuck #Isles
— JH (@BridalTravelGuy) March 26, 2016
ENG lightning. #isles trail 7-4 pic.twitter.com/bllq8k0LwQ
— Islanders Insight (@IslesInsight) March 26, 2016
#Isles #night pic.twitter.com/Yk8dfJNZ9g
— Kerry (@Kschwenky) March 26, 2016