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Islanders Offense Is Transitioning

The Islanders’ offense is evolving. From rush chances to a revived forecheck-and-cycle game, New York is showing a true dual-threat attack despite a loss in Colorado.

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All good things must come to an end. Despite shutting down the NHL’s best team for a majority of the game, they were unable to seize their chances, falling 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche to see their four-game winning streak come to an end.

But even in defeat, something else is becoming harder and harder to ignore:

The Islanders’ offense has evolved.

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