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

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.Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoTry Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttp://Quo.com/lockedonnhlIndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. Rocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONtoday.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.