Month: August 2020
2020 Stanley Cup Playoff Analytical Predictions: Second Round
The First Round of the NHL Playoffs in 2020 had a mixture of very close games and some absolute blowouts further proving how powerful teams such as the Colorado Avalanche
Read MoreMat Barzal Can Improve His Game With These Changes
Mathew Barzal has been one of the Islanders top players for the last few years. His elite speed, shifty skating, incredible passing, dynamic playmaking ability and his amazing stick handling
Read MoreDrive4Five Mailbag: Potential Game 5 Lineup Changes, Possible Round 2 Match-ups
With the Islanders unable to close out their first-round series against the Washington Capitals in four games and tonight being Game 5, it’s time for another Drive4Five Mailbag! In this
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Barzal Ends Game 3
The Islanders dominated games 1 and 2 of their first-round series with the Washington Capitals. Game 3 was a chance to take complete control. Adam Pelech gave Anders Lee a
Read MoreThe Perennial Disappointment that is the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ struggles were well-documented by the media this season. Whether it was Mitch Marner underperforming and making his gargantuan contract seem more insane by the minute or
Read MoreGame of the Month 8/18/20: Capitals @ Islanders Game 4 Preview
I really feel uncomfortable making tonight’s game the Game of the Month with the record it has this season (1-3-2)… but it has to be done. Here we are and
Read MoreAdam Pelech Proving Why He Is An Elite Defenseman
When Garth Snow signed Adam Pelech to a four-year, $6.4 million contract extension, fans were confused. Now, there is no confusion. Pelech is an elite, stay-at-home defenseman who drives play
Read MoreDrive4Five Mailbag: Keys to Beating the Capitals, Potential Trades
It’s time for an Islanders playoff run, and that means another Drive4Five Mailbag! In this series, we will be answering questions that are asked to us on our Instagram, @drive4five,
Read MoreBrock Nelson Leads The Way in Gutsy 5-2 Islanders Victory
Brock Nelson has one of the sneakiest wrist-shots in all of hockey. He was able to showcase it in a gutsy 5-2 New York Islanders victory over the Washington Capitals
Read MoreIslanders vs Capitals Game 2 Preview: What Do the Writers Think?
The Islanders have defeated the Capitals after a late-game surge, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to score four unanswered goals. After the two teams’ bad blood being evidenced by
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