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The New York Islanders, on a three-game winning streak, welcomed their former head coach Barry Trotz back to Long Island in his first visit since taking the helm of the Nashville Predators. The game, held at UBS Arena at 7:30 PM, was notable for the Islanders' attempt to extend their winning streak after a 4-2 victory over Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ). Semyon Varlamov, with a record of 10-8-4, 2.84 GAA, and .912 save pct., was anticipated to start as goaltender for the Islanders, a decision confirmed during the morning skate, aligning with Patrick Roy's strategy. Kevin Lankinen, holding a record of 10-5-0, 3.03 GAA, and .902 save pct., was named the starting goalie for the Predators. The match also featured a standing ovation for Trotz, acknowledging his significant contribution to the Islanders. Mathew Barzal highlighted Trotz's enduring legacy within the organization, appreciated by fans, players, and staff alike. The game was tightly contested, with notable moments including Bo Horvat hitting the post, and Varlamov making crucial saves to keep the score level at 0-0 in the first period.
Dobson and Bortuzzo play hot potato behind the #Isles net, but Varlamov and Dobson keep the puck out of the net.
Crowd chanting for Varly. Believe the whole #Isles coaching staff just said 'Oi Vey" in unison.
Luke Evangelista just can't buy a goal so far tonight. #Preds
Bortuzzo turns the puck over in front of Varlamov. The back-door pass is then stopped by Varlamov, and while he is down and out, Dobson slides and gets his body on a sharp-angle shot. #Isles
Bo Horvat sprung, hits the post, still 0-0
Horvat hits the post. #Isles
“We’re going to go game by game and we’re going to go from there." #Isles Notebook: - Roy on picking his goalies down the stretch - Reaction to Clutterbuck's Masterton nomination - Long skid vs. #Predshot https://t.co/I7Yh4nKnhc https://t.co/I7Yh4nKnhc
Varlamov uses the left pad to stop Smith and hold on with 7:37 to play in the first. No score between #Isles vs. #Preds. NYI up 7-4 in shots.
The @NYIslanders welcome back their former head coach Barry Trotz in his first trip back to Long Island. 👏 https://t.co/jRG1XEbtyG
Barry Trotz thanks #Isles faithful: https://t.co/bK23sLAHmE
Trotz gets a standing ovation and "Barry Trotz" chants. #Isles
Kevin Lankinen vs Ilya Sorokin tonight. #Preds –– @ZachGilchriest
#Isles Semyon Varlamov (10-8-4, 2.84 GAA, .912 save pct.) and #Preds Kevin Lankinen (10-5-0, 3.03, .902) lead their teams onto the ice for warmups here at UBS Arena. Isles with a three-game winning streak but stepping up in competition tonight. Alternative NY blues tonight.
Also got to catch up with former #Isles Anthony Beauvillier, who was ecstatic to be back playing for Barry Trotz again @TheHockeyNews
Kevin Lankinen was in the starter’s crease at #Preds morning skate and came off first. #Isles
#Isles Mathew Barzal on Barry Trotz's legacy as team's coach: "He'll always be remembered here and appreciated by the fans and by the players and by everybody, the staff. He's a great guy that way. He was huge for this organization."
Talking with Barry Trotz shortly #Isles https://t.co/nLFAETFloI
Sorokin manned the starter's net. Varlamov came off the ice first for #Isles. We'll see.
Ilya Sorokin manning the starter's net here at #Isles morning skate as they face Barry Trotz's #Preds tonight at UBS Arena.
As Patrick Roy indicated on Thursday, Semyon Varlamov in the starter's net at #Isles morning skate to face Barry Trotz's #Preds tonight at UBS.
Ilya Sorokin is in the starter's crease at #Isles morning skate.
Sorokin is taking shots from Wahlstrom, Fasching, Aho, and Bolduc before the morning skate. Looks like it will be Semyon Varlamov vs. #Preds, which is what Roy said the other day was the plan. #Isles
#Isles will be on the ice for morning skate shortly before hosting #Preds at 7:30 PM. Barry Trotz’s return to LI.
Expect Semyon Varlamov in goal for #Isles on Saturday night aginst #Preds. That was the plan, per Roy, ahead of their win over #CBJ. We'll get the sure answer in the morning.
#Isles are off today after winning their third straight game with a 4-2 victory over #CBJ. Bary Trotz returns to LI with #Preds on Saturday night at 7:30 PM.
Islanders bring win streak into matchup with the Predators https://t.co/dZK41ZLkyL https://t.co/wKCPcDWtun