DOWN EARLY: Islanders Battle but Can't OVERCOME Lightning, Ilya Sorokin and Power Play Analyzed

The New York Islanders defensive speed woes haunt them in a hard-fought 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. With Ilya Sorokin struggling in net and the pairing of Ryan Pulock and Adam Pelech exposed by Tampa’s relentless attack, the Islanders are left searching for answers as their early playoff hopes hang in the balance.