NYHN Daily: Islanders Save Best for Last, Dal Colle Review, & More

The New York Islanders are gearing up to face the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow night. In the win on Monday, the Islanders saved the best for last. After a strong showing on Saturday, Michael Dal Colle was not as strong in the win on Monday. These stories and more on today’s daily links!

Islanders saved the best for last in the win on Monday with the fourth line scoring twice late in the game. (NYI Hockey Now)

Over the last two games, Michael Dal Colle has played on the second line. In the latest Rosner Report, Stefen Rosner reviewed his performance over that two-game stretch. (NYI Hockey Now)

Through eleven games this season, the Islanders have a few positives, but many questions writes Arthur Staple. (The Athletic)

Islanders young forward Oliver Wahlstrom has earned the trust of head coach Barry Trotz early this season. (Newsday)

The Boston Bruins have created a power-play unit with five forwards on it. Will we see this against the New York Rangers. (Boston Hockey Now)

Will the new members of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Ron Hextall, GM, and Brian Burke, President of Hockey Ops, make a big trade? (Pittsburgh Hockey Now) 

Welcome to Philly Hockey Now. Lead Writer and Editor-in-chief Ryan Gilbert shared his plan for the near future. (Philly Hockey Now)

When the Avalanche made the Colorado Eagles their AHL affiliate, It has allowed the organization to better forge and foster an identity, up and down the pipeline and Logan O’Connor is proof of this. (Colorado Hockey Now)

Could the San Jose Sharks benefit from Erik Karlsson shooting more? The star has struggled to play with consistency this season. (San Jose Hockey Now)

The Florida Panthers bounced back after suffering their first loss in regulation as they secured yet another one-goal win, this one 2-1 over the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. (Florida Hockey Now)

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl both see their 10-game point streak come to a close, but the Edmonton Oilers still beat the Ottawa Senators. (NHL.com)

The Chicago Blackhawks pushed their win streak to three games as Pius Suter wins it in overtime against Dallas Stars. (NHL.com)

The Maven, Stan Fischler, reminisced about the first time he watched a hockey game from Olympia Stadium. (NHL.com)

The NHL is celebrating Black History Month in February.  Today, we look at the growth in numbers of Black NCAA women’s hockey players. (TSN.ca)

In the latest edition of Insider Trading, the TSN Hockey Staff discussed the Blue Jackets quiet response to Laine benching, the new COVID-19 protocols, and more. (TSN.ca)

Even with the offensive outburst we have seen from Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews, he has played physical this season as well. (TSN.ca)

Mikko Koivu, who signed a one-year deal with the Blue Jackets, has retired after seven games played. (TSN.ca)