Hockey Chances of Islanders winning Game 3 by Luke Porco May 1, 2019 The New York Islanders are playing in a pivotal game that can make or break their chances in the series. By winning this game tonight, they would be able to carry the momentum and focus on turning their two game deficit to the Carolina Hurricanes into a potential lead. It will be difficult especially since they are on the road the next two games, but it can be done and it should start tonight. First, the Islanders need to ramp up their scoring. The fact that they have only scored one goal in the last two games needs to change. They were able to win both games in Pittsburgh against the Penguins last series, and they scored a total of 14 goals throughout that series. While Carolina is a different team, the goal stays the same and that is to score early and score often. If they do that, then they will have a better chance to win Game 3, as Robin Lehner has been playing well throughout this series and can solidify the win on his end. Lehner has a .929 save percentage so far in this series and if he can get the support he needs from the forwards then the Islanders will be able to win the game and go from there. Another thing that will benefit the Islanders tonight is if forward Cal Clutterbuck returns to the ice. Clutterbuck left Game 2 with an undisclosed injury and is expected to be a game time decision. If Clutterbuck is able to return fully healthy that would be a relief to the Islanders, as they do not want to lose a key player, especially being down 2-0 in the series. The Islanders need to take this a game at a time and just score tonight. They need to turn the series around in Carolina so that they can return to Brooklyn with a better chance to win. They have a chance as Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek is not expected to start in goal Game 3. Mrazek left Game 2 due to a lower body injury. Curtis McElhinney is expected to start in his place, making his playoff debut. If the Islanders can find opportunities to score, along with the defensemen and Lehner securing the defensive end, then the Islanders can win, in a prime opportunity to turn the tide. Post Views: 972 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Luke Porco Latest posts by Luke Porco (see all) Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman - March 3, 2020 Lackluster performance by Devils results in 5-3 loss to Panthers - February 12, 2020 Devils Blow Three Goal Lead in 5-4 Overtime Loss to Habs - February 5, 2020 Eli Manning Set to Announce Retirement - January 23, 2020 Related TopicsCal ClutterbuckCarolina HurricanesNew York IslandersRobin Lehner 1 Comment 1 Comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 XFL Co-Owner Dany Garcia Talks Business, Serving Others at espnW Women + Sports Summit by Candace Cordelia | posted on October 23, 2020 Women in Sports Interview Series: It’s a sure bet with Philadelphia native, Erin Kate Dolan (VIDEO) by Denise Gonzalez | posted on March 17, 2020 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 More in Hockey Tim Peel is Discharged After Caught on Hot Mic Tim Peel was Discharged from the NHL After He was Caught on the Hot... NHL, Amazon Web Services Partner to Develop New Stats, Data, and Insights The National Hockey League (NHL) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in an... You Know I’m Right, Episode 81: ESPN’s Arda Ocal (Audio/Video) On the 81st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 80: MSG Network’s Bill Pidto (Audio/Video) On the 80th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... 5 Minute Major – Season 2, Episode 27 – Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Islanders Playoff Puck Talk – Round 2 – Game 3 at Carolina