""I think we're doing a lot of good things," Mayfield said after Thursday's practice. "It starts with our goaltending and just making those little plays, coming out of the zone as a group of five. On the forecheck, we're getting in there and trying to create chances.""
""There's going to be mistakes, but the key is making sure those mistakes don't compound," Mayfield said. "We're taking care of the puck better, not as many turnovers. There's still room for improvement, but we're taking a step in the right direction.""
""It's always really important," he said. "A lot of veterans and active-duty members come to the game. Anything we can do to give back means a lot.""
""It's always a special night for me," he added. "I think about them and what they do. I'm just very thankful and grateful.""
The New York Islanders are on a three-game point streak while showing improved defensive structure and mindset. The team is focusing on goaltending, making small plays, exiting the zone as a cohesive unit of five and applying an effective forecheck to create chances. Turnovers have decreased as the team manages the puck more carefully and avoids compounding mistakes, though further improvement remains possible. Friday's home game is Military Appreciation Night, which holds personal significance for Scott Mayfield because his brother and brother-in-law serve in the U.S. Army, and his brother will join a later dads' trip.
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