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RESILIENCE: How the New York Islanders SURVIVED Vancouver — Anthony Duclair & Ilya Sorokin Deliver
Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders›
Jan 20, 202630:41
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The New York Islanders grind out a vital win in Vancouver despite a shaky performance—are they learning how to win ugly like true NHL contenders?
Gil Martin analyzes the Islanders’ road victory, spotlighting Anthony Duclair’s red-hot form, Matthew Barzal’s clutch assists, and the emerging chemistry on the power play. The episode breaks down key defensive lapses, accountability issues for Jonathan Drouin and Maxim Tsyplakov, and why the power play still needs a major reset. With Patrick Roy facing tough lineup decisions and the team’s identity evolving, the conversation tackles what it will take for the Islanders to make a playoff push. Plus, tributes to Phil Goyette and Doug Weight celebrate franchise history as fans look ahead to the Seattle Kraken showdown.
Can the Islanders build on this hard-fought win and develop the consistency needed for postseason success?
All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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"RESILIENCE: How the New York Islanders SURVIVED Vancouver — Anthony Duclair & Ilya Sorokin Deliver" is an episode of Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders. Runtime 30 min. Published January 20, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
