Islanders (1) @ Canucks (4)

Chicago again? After slaying that dragon, some of the luster is wearing off on this rivalry... are we over them?

New York Islanders coach Jack Capuano's rhetoric about "passengers" in his lineup has increased with each loss. Roster changes seem imminent.

Aaron Rome's legend is now right up there with that of Jeff Cowan "The Brabarian".

The New York Islanders complete another winless road trip, going six games on the road without a win and losing to the Vancouver Canucks 4-1.

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The New York Islanders start former Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov in net against a familiar old Pacific Division foe in Vancouver.

A little venting does the soul good. Now get off my lawn... Canucks return from the road to face the struggling New York Islanders

I'm a little sickened with this Canucks team that STILL seems content to be a 500 hockey team.

The New York Islanders have several roster questions in motion that should be answered over the next few months, starting with Nino Niederreiter's return from injury.