The New York Islanders suffered a disappointing 4-1 defeat to the Anaheim Ducks, with goaltender Marcus Hogberg's efforts failing to redeem a lackluster team performance. The game was particularly frustrating as the Isles needed a win to improve playoff positioning against a team out of the race. The lack of urgency and effort from the Islanders prompted criticism, with specific players called out for poor decision-making. The urgency was further highlighted by the coach's decision to pull the goalie early in an attempt to ignite a comeback that ultimately fell short.
"Even after this miserable first 4/5 of this season, the Isles are going to no-show for a game where they could jump past three teams and position themselves to actually fight for WC2. Talk about crapping the bed."
"They are so slow and boring and apathetic. The latter of which is how we should be."
"Eventually DeAngelo broke Lukas Dostal's shutout bid with a point shot through traffic - and Dostal is a really good goalie, perhaps sentenced to the same imprisoned fate as John Gibson."
"With 12:28 left and trailing 3-0, pulled Hogberg for a sixth attacker. Not sure he's done it earlier than that before."
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