Greatest Show On Earth!

Just this past weekend the Barnum & Bailey Circus was at the Nassau Coliseum. The circus was supposed to be long gone last night, but when the Islanders took the ice I couldn't tell the difference. Okay, the first 2 periods were great where the Islanders were up 3-1, Bailey/Neilson/Okposo line were dominating during that time. Some players from both teams appeared to be falling and mishandling the puck due to the poor Coliseum's ice surface, thanks to the circus and an old building. Once the third period started the Islanders blew the lead in 2 minutes. As a fan I saw it coming with this team just like most others due to recent history. Keith Aucoin scored what appeared to be the go ahead goal but was disallowed. Butch Goring was adamant that it should of counted and I agree with him. The game from there was an absolute joke. Granted the Islanders had 6 power plays and they did blow the 2 goal lead right into the 3rd period. The end of this game was totally determined by the refs. First the Aucoin no goal (which was Toronto's doing) and then the failed call that changed the game then Ottawa touched the puck first after Mike Zibanejad's high stick which led to the go ahead goal with 1 minute left. So the one game that the Islanders really needed, now that they have to face Montreal and then Pittsburgh in back to back games. I am very interested to see how the Islanders will respond tomorrow night, I expect the team to come out strong, its just the 3rd period I am worried about. Until then, enjoy: