Islanders Face Tough Loss Against Blues
The Islanders encountered some challenges on Saturday, even with their attempt to tie the game being disallowed.
Coach Patrick Roy didn’t fully endorse the decision. I mean, he recognized that if Bo Horvat’s shot had counted, Blues defender Justin Faulk would have made a contribution, but it might’ve been dismissed quickly due to Kyle Palmieri colliding with goalkeeper Jordan Binnington.
This situation ultimately led to Jonathan Drouin receiving a four-minute double-minor penalty for a high stick. With just over two minutes left in a 2-1 defeat against the Blues, the Islanders finally got their power play opportunity but failed to capitalize.
“I think Palmsy went in alone. I know there was some confrontation afterwards,” Roy noted. “So, we were down to a 4-minute, 2-minute, 6-on-4. We had confidence, but honestly, I didn’t think we could win that challenge.”
Interestingly, Roy compared this situation to a similar goal that was overturned in a recent game against the Stars. The Islanders executed something similar on the right side that day.
Even if the power play hadn’t materialized, he reflected, the odds of winning a challenge didn’t seem favorable. “No, I don’t think we could’ve succeeded with that challenge,” he stated. “Just for the record, it would be nice to see the referee make a solid goal call.”
It’s worth noting that goaltender interference calls generally trigger debate, yet this instance appeared to be a rare consensus.
“It’s hard to interpret, much less argue about,” said Anders Lee. “With these rules, it’s often a toss-up. It feels like we were in a better position instead of risking a four-minute penalty and going four against four. It’s just tricky.”
Meanwhile, Roy didn’t provide an update on Alexander Romanov, mentioning that Romanov was conferring with doctors on Saturday.
Before the game, the Islanders held a moment of silence honoring Post columnist Larry Brooks, who passed away at 75 on November 13, during the team’s seven-game road trip. A seat in the press box was reserved for Brooks, complete with a flower arrangement as a tribute.
