Christian’s Daily Links: Waiting for Game 2

The Islanders had the day off on Sunday following the Game 1 win over the Florida Panthers.

The main concern on Sunday was about Johnny Boychuk, who took a massive hit from Mike Matheson on Saturday. Barry Trotz didn’t have much of an update when he spoke with the press on Sunday.

The Islanders will likely have some sort of update on Boychuk come today after 3 p.m.

In the meantime, Toronto Correspondent Rob Simpson gave us a peek behind the curtain in the Toronto bubble.

Hockey Now

I joined George Richards on his postgame podcast to break down Game 1 with him. (Florida Hockey Now)

Who is to blame for the Montreal Canadiens’ first goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins? Dan Kingerski examines what happened. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

Nazem Kadri scores the game-winner for the Colorado Avalanche with .1 seconds left in the game. Adrian Dater recaps the wild game. (Colorado Hockey Now)

What happened to the Boston Bruins in Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers? Jimmy Murphy gives his five takeaways. (Boston Hockey Now)

Sheng Peng takes a look at what made the San Jose Sharks penalty kill successful this past season. (San Jose Hockey Now)

Around the Island

Semyon Varlamov is off to a good start for the Islanders. (Newsday)

Tom Kuhnhackl is bring experience to the Islanders lineup in the postseason. (NY Islanders)