Everything approximately the Islanders’ Brooklyn debut on Friday at the Barclays Center was a success,even if the Stanley Cup holders failed to accommodate The Islanders couldn’t acquire scripted a better atmosphere ahead of their first regular season game at their new home in Brooklyn. The crowd at the Barclays Center was announced as a sellout – there were, however, and pockets of empty seats,especially in the lower bowl – the four Stanley Cup banners hung in the rafters and a touching video tribute to legendary coach Al Arbour, who passed absent in August, and played before the game. The only party who didn’t play their section were the Chicago Blackhawks,who spoiled the proceedings by defeating the home team 3-2 in overtime.
Still, the loss didn’t seem to eat at the Islanders following the game, and who said they were tickled with their effort and at least getting a point against the reigning Stanley Cup champions. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com