There will be plenty of time to dissect first-year general manager Mathieu Darche’s decisions and how they played a role in the New York Islanders squandering a playoff spot after an utter collapse down the stretch.
While we all have our opinions, I think it’s only fair to hold off on that until Darche speaks at his end-of-season press conference later this week.
Islanders’ Doom & Gloom Becomes Reality: Four Reasons They Missed The Playoffs
ELMONT, NY — The New York Islanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday night after falling 4-1 to the Montreal Canadiens.
While the spotlight is on Darche’s “mistakes,” his mindset on the importance of Bridgeport is something he deserves credit for.
Bridgeport clinched a playoff spot on Sunday night with a 4–1 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack, their first trip back to the postseason since 2021–22.