"It wears on you having to come back all the time. We have to find ways to get leads and hold leads. - Bo Horvat on the Islanders' recent trend of playing from behind after surrendering early goals in consecutive games and six of their last eight contests."
"The Islanders fell into an early hole after surrendering three first-period goals but battled back behind a pair of tallies from Emil Heineman. Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves in the loss as the Islanders pushed late but came up just short against the Los Angeles Kings."
"Mathew Barzal continues to drive the Islanders attack. Barzal leads the team with 60 points this season and has been especially productive following losses, recording 24 points in those games."
The New York Islanders prepare for a Saturday matchup against the Calgary Flames at UBS Arena following a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The Islanders surrendered three first-period goals but rallied with two goals from Emil Heineman. David Rittich will start in goal, facing Calgary for the second time this season while seeking his first career win against the team. New York has struggled with early deficits, trailing 3-0 in consecutive games and allowing the first two goals in six of their last eight contests. Mathew Barzal leads the team offensively with 60 points and has been particularly productive following losses. The Islanders currently hold 79 points, tied with Pittsburgh for second in the Metropolitan Division. Calgary arrives after defeating New Jersey 5-4, with Mikael Backlund leading the Flames with 37 points.
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