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ISLANDERS RESPOND: Patrick Roy BENCHES Stars, Team FINALLY PLAYS Smart Hockey and SILENCES Critics

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Jan 27, 202633:41

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The New York Islanders blank the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 as JG Pageau’s shorthanded heroics and Ilya Sorokin’s sixth shutout breathe new life into a playoff push. Can Patrick Roy’s bold benching of Anders Lee, Anthony Duclair, and Mathew Barzal spark a turnaround for the Isles in the heated Metropolitan Division race?

Gil Martin breaks down the Islanders’ most fundamentally sound performance in weeks, spotlighting Tony DeAngelo's offensive spark and Isaiah George’s under-the-radar defensive savvy. The episode covers a potential rare trade with the New York Rangers for defenseman Carson Soucy, the ongoing need for blue line physicality, and crucial Eastern Conference standings implications. Injury updates, a look ahead to high-stakes matchups against the Rangers, and a nostalgic salute to Cup-winner Hector Marini round out this action-packed analysis.

Are the Islanders prepared for a deep playoff run, or will roster shakeups define their fate?

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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When was this episode published?: January 27, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 33 min.
What podcast is this from?: Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders covers hockey. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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