New York Islanders crush Detroit Red Wings with Max Shabanov’s breakout performance—are the Isles emerging as genuine contenders this season?
Gil Martin breaks down the Islanders’ 5-0 domination, spotlighting Shabanov’s show-stopping two-goal game and the rejuvenated fourth line’s impact. The analysis covers Ilya Sorokin’s shutout and confident goaltending, Adam Boqvist’s seamless defensive return, and Patrick Roy’s tactical adjustments. Key topics include takeaways from the Islanders’ impressive 6-1 road trip, the team’s depth and chemistry, injury updates on Alexander Romanov, and previews of home clashes against the St. Louis Blues and Seattle Kraken.
Will the Isles’ balanced offense and newfound grit carry them through tough Western Conference matchups? Get all the insights on the team’s surge and what’s next for New York’s hockey hopefuls.
All this and more on today’s Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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29 Comments
If the team keeps playing like they have been Darche could be up for GM of the Year!
Islanders and Shabby are not too Shabby. Islanders finally have a GM and coach who are building a functioning offense while still playing defense.
great show gill….fell asleep and watched this morning….AND THEN THEY GEL…BEWARE OF THE TEAM THAT STARTS OFF SLOW
With Ritchie & Shabanov on the 4th line, talent wise, one of the best 4th lines they have had in quite some time.
Roy is abusing Schaeffer!!Why 24 minutes in a 5-0 win??Useless!!!
Good morning Gil and Isles family !! WHAT A HUGE WIN N ROAD TRIP !!! Thank goodness for Sorokin and even the defense which has been way better ! Shabby was great , Ritchie coming into his own too .
Good morning team! How about that, Gil. Quite the game, and what a road trip! I can't remember the last time we had a road trip like this. Very impressive. Fourth line really pulling their weight, and it's nice to see. I'm going to go against everything I've said earlier in the season, but IF we can play at this level, I believe this team can play with the majority of the good teams out there. There are a select few teams that will still beat us 8 out of 10 times, but I'm enjoying what I'm seeing so far. Can we continue to play better, and hopefully not fall subject to the injury bug too badly? Let's enjoy this while we can. I like it! Everyone, have a great day and wonderful weekend! See everyone again Monday. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
There is a pre conception is that your 4th line has to be the physical bangers and tough bring energy but not really produce pts. With this 4 line shab casey and ritchie they have alot of skill and are a scoring threat. That gives opposing coaches matchup problems in favor of the isles. This may be the start of teams re thinking what a 4 line could be. Best Hockey we have seen in a long time.
Seems like the perpetual pessimists are in hibernation. Team hasnt looked this good in years. Decades maybe. Not just winning but fun to watch!
Ritchie is finding his groove – he is a big body that wins puck battles, hard to check him off the puck and now you can see him starting to understand the game, and how his game fits in, now the scoring is showing. Ritchie and Shabs (like Farley and Spade) seem to feed off each other! lol
Ritchie is going to a great player for the Islanders.
Not many teams go on a 7 game trip and come back 6-1, not many at all. When a team can accomplish this away from home, it shows me that they are a "team" who has come together and maybe this trip was what made that realization of "team mentality" cohesiveness. My Blue Jays this past season were players who were 30+ lifer minor leaguers, mixed in with a few vets and a few good rookies – and they came together as a "team" played for each other, and arrived at game 7 of the WS – I see some of that in this years Islanders so far!
Love the headline: "Not Too Shabby!" Shabanov is showing much confidence. I wish the same could be said for Bull in the china shop Tsyplakov. It's not helping his cause that Roy has Tsyplakov on the fourth line. He should be on the second or third line. Two people are blocking Tsyplakov's progress; palmieri, who never should have been extended. And Lee. Darche needs to trade Lee, in order to open up a roster spot on the second or third line for Tsyplakov. We dominated last night in Detroit. Dr. Woo Woo Dr. DEETROIT! Sorokin is definitely more comfortable with his new/old goaltending coach. Horvat, Shabanov, and the team as a whole looked confident and playing on all cylinders. Shabanov faked Moritz Seider out of his jock strap on that forehand backhand deke that lead to his goal. Now let's head home and go on a home stand win streak.
I think the entire roster is taking RUGIET!…I still want a true enforcer,do you see Roy obtaining one Gil ? 💙🧡
Let’s stay on the road Islanders! Barzal SHOOTS, he scores, keep shooting Barzy. Ritchie, Shabanov and the 4th line ups their games, Sorokin pitches another shutout. Would be nice to see more from Tsyplakov and especially Holmstrom, we know what Holmer is capable of. Darche has made no misteps, LGI!!!
Bert Marshall steady defenseman. He would always flip the puck high just missing the scoreboard at center ice to clear the puck. He was a great defensive defenseman. Someone who would be able to play with this current team in this era. brings back memories.
the isles are 7-1 since i bought my islanders onesie
damn gil, a ton of comments this morning. i feel like people are catching isles fever
Teams can match 3 lines but having four scoring lines is awesome.
Boqvist is solid and brings the experience of playing on a top team.
There is no substitute for skill.
Outstandingislanders
Fourth line showed up!
The Islanders need a big goon. Shabanov was thrown around like a piece of paper. Shaffer and him are going to get hurt.
Romanov didn't play, so he didn't have bad turnovers. Did you mean Boquist?
Det got physical and Isles couldn't do.anything about it.Teams know they can have their way physically against the Isles and there is no repercussions. Romanov injury is a result of that. Darche can add protection now or prepare for more injuries
I’m a simple man. I see a lockedonislanders video and I click.
It's the greatest show on earth right now. They keep shocking me 😊
Hi Gil! Team is playing fast and cohesively, passing is accurate. It’s been so much fun!! What’s not fun is getting pushed around most of these games. Sorry Gil—-our new GM has a responsibility. I love the guy but get protection for our team NOW!! Take care Gil——
Wow, what a great and surprising road trip! Hope they can keep up the momentum at home this weekend. I think Shabonov has looked very good this year. Have a great weekend Gil. LGI