EXCLUSIVE: Tony DeAngelo Talks His D Line, Schaefer’s Power-Play Skills
Tony DeAngelo discusses his play alongside Alexander Romanov and what he's seen from Matthew Schaefer on the power play.
EAST MEADOW, NY — The New York Islanders’ defensive play has been an area of concern for the team through their opening three games.
The Alexander Romanov-Tony DeAngelo pairing has been at the forefront, having been on the ice for four of the nine 5-on-5 goals they’ve allowed this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins (4-3 loss): 14:30 TOI together, outshot 9-5, no goals against
Washington Capitals (4-2 loss): 14:03 TOI together, outshot 9-8, two goals against
Winnipeg Jets (5-2 loss): 11:52 TOI together, outshot opponents 11-4, one goal for two goals against
I spoke to Tony DeAngelo on Wednesday morning about him and Romanov’s play in the early goings this year, as well as what he’s seen from Matthew Schaefer on the power play, despite the lack of results: