Islanders Film Room: How Tsyplakov Fools Skinner On Palmieri's One-Time Goal

Maxim Tsyplakov's playmaking ability led to a dandy of a goal for Kyle Palmieri against the Oilers.

Have I told you that my favorite city to visit during the season is Vancouver?

The vibes in this city, with the dim lights, the cool weather, and the sushi, make this my happy place.

It was Bo Horvat’s happy place, too. I kid, I kid, but today is a big day for Horvat as he returns to the city he called home for eight-and-a-half years for just the second time since being dealt to the Islanders on Jan. 30, 2023.

He donned the “C” for Vancouver from 2019 until he was shipped out.

I’m sure we’ll talk to him later today. Don’t worry; I won’t keep what he says a secret.

Pinky promise.

It’s a late start tonight, a 10 PM ET puck drop, so get in that nap after work or buy a soda that can give you a jolt. May I recommend a Mountain Dew?

While you are drinking your morning coffee, the first of many, I presume, have a listen to my Isles chat on Canucks Central:

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ISLANDERS NEWS

• Islanders Kyle Palmieri Shared What Issue With Fishbowl Was, How Switch Back To Shawn Bates Visor Paid Dividends On One-Time Goal Against Oilers - THN

• Islanders Rookie Maxim Tsyplakov Cracks NHL's Top 10 In 5-On-5 Assists Per 60 After Latest Assist To Kyle Palmieri - THN

• Islanders Netminder Ilya Sorokin & Extra-Time Losses: Building On Franchise Record In Fifth NHL Season - THN

• Islanders Injuries, Their Timeline & Return Eligibility - THN

• Tsyplakov Is A No-Doubt NHLer; Roy On What He Told Newest Islanders Forward In Recruitment Meeting - THN

• Lou Lamoriello & Brian Burke Spill Some Beans About Each Other On NHL Network - THN

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Islanders Place Defenseman Mike Reilly On Injured Reserve, Recall Travis Mitchell

Ahead of their game against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night, the New York Islanders placed defenseman Mike Reilly on injured reserve, per the team's media site. 

Reilly suffered what appeared to be a concussion in the Islanders' 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Nov. 1 after being knocked unconscious following a hit from Sabres forward Jordan Greenway in the second period.

With a new roster spot created, the Islanders have recalled 24-year-old defenseman Travis Mitchell.

Read more at The Hockey News.

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Anders Lee Steps Up For Islanders, Cotinues Strong Start To Season With Two-Goal Performance Against Edmonton

New York Islanders captain Anders Lee has more than picked up the slack with Mathew Barzal and Anthony Duclair out. 

Alongside Pageau and Bo Horvat, he's tallied three goals and five assists for eight points in six games since the line was put together. 

Part of Lee's recent success is that he's taking shots at a higher clip than in recent seasons. 

Both of his shots on Tuesday found the back of the net, putting his season shot total at 55. 

Read more at The Hockey News.

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Islanders Film Room: How Tsyplakov Fools Skinner On Palmieri's One-Time Goal

With the New York Islanders down 1-0 to the Edmonton Oilers, Maxim Tsyplakov turned a 1-on-2 rush into the equalizer, finding Kyle Palmieri for a one-time finish at 15:58 of the second period.

Let’s head to the film room to show you exactly how Tsyplakov was able to fool Oilers netminder Stuart Skinner, along with defensemen Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard: