The New York Islanders (8-6-7), without franchise goalkeeper Rick DiPietro who is still in sickbay, are playing better now that they are getting back their young studs back in harness. Matt Mouslon and John Tavares led the Isles, still at the bottom of their division in a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins. The last time the two teams met, New York squandered a 3-0 lead in a wild wild Bruins win.
But tell me, was Moulson expected to lead the team in scoring this season? Yes, Kyle Okposo had a bout with swine flu and is getting back in circulation but the story thus far (I know Tavares is a huge signing and will change the perception of players who wear #91 -- see Dennis Rodman and Ron Artest) is Moulson who has been up and down with hockey leagues and seems to have found a home with the perennially downtrodden Isles. Thus far, he has 10 goals as New York has gone 6-2-2 in their last 10 matches. Against the Bruins, he was attack-minded. Gotta play that way if you want to win, guys.
Credit as well Dwayne Roloson as keeper #1 while DiPietro is out. Those were mighty big saves in the first couple of periods that earned his sixth win of the year.
Now Scott Gordon, let's keep the wins coming, eh?
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