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Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point (21) scores on New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) during the first period of an NHL Eastern Conference final playoff game, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Islanders rest, regroup after being routed by Lightning

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his second goal of the game with teammate right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff game against the Boston Bruins in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Weary Islanders set to face rested Lightning in East finals

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott (37) reacts after giving up a goal to New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau during the third period of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Coming back in NHL bubble is unique task for teams down 3-1

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates his goal with teammate Brock Nelson (29) after scoring against the New York Islanders during the third period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bailey helps Islanders rally to beat Capitals 4-2 in Game 1

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz give instructions during a team practice, Monday, July 13, 2020, at the team's practice facility in East Meadow, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Preview: Trotz, Islanders face Capitals in first round

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches his team play against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden, Barry Trotz battle will define series whether they like it or not

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), right wing T.J. Oshie (77), center Nicklas Backstrom (19), defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) celebrate Oshie's goal against the Boston Bruins during first-period NHL Stanley Cup qualifying round game action in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals beat Bruins, draw Barry Trotz’s Islanders in next round

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Islanders right wing Leo Komarov (47) and San Jose Sharks defenseman Radim Simek, right, battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Anders Lee scores twice, Islanders beat Sharks 4-1

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Islanders look to build on success in Year 2 under Trotz

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz looks on during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Islanders optimistic after turnaround despite playoff exit

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho scores against New York Islanders goalie Robin Lehner while Islanders' Scott Mayfield (24) and Casey Cizikas (53) defend with Adam Pelech during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Trotz switches goalies, but Islanders can’t avoid sweep

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz, center, gives instructions to Anders Lee (27) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 14, 2019. The Islanders won 4-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Lamoriello, Trotz orchestrate Islanders’ big turnaround

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) faces off against New York Islanders center Valtteri Filppula (51) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in New York. The Penguins and Islanders will face each other in a first round playoff series beginning Wednesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Star-laden Penguins open playoffs against stingy Islanders

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden directs his team during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Washington. Washington won 6-4. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Todd Reirden gets big test in NHL playoffs

By Thom Loverro

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) reacts after New York Islanders' Jordan Eberle scored a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Eberle, Nelson back Lehner as Islanders beat Coyotes 2-0

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2018, file photo, New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz, left, confers with New York Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle (7) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Denver. After delivering the Capitals’ first championship in franchise history, Trotz is well on his way to changing the culture with the Islanders in his first season as their coach. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Trotz beginning to change culture for New York Islanders

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018, file photo, New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz stands behind his bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Pittsburgh. Trotz's Islanders are in playoff position and Trotz is also a candidate for the Jack Adams Award. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) **FILE**

Capitals fans likely to cheer Barry Trotz while players see visit as regular game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden gestures from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, in Washington. Reirden and Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters will coach the NHL All-Star Game Jan. 26 after leading their respective divisions at the halfway mark. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Summer coaching changes paying major dividends across NHL

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella (6) and New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (13) battle for position during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Isles beat Sabres; Trotz moves into 4th on all-time win list

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) watches a shot by Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd (72) go wide of the net in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Capitals reunite with Trotz, then beat Islanders

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times