"The New York Islanders could be entering panic territory as the season approaches the end of October. The Isles got out to a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. But then, the wheels gradually came off. The Bruins scored three in the second to take a 3-2 lead into the second intermission. By the final buzzer, it was 5-2."
"If the Isles do get stuck in the bottom portion of the Metro, would that be reason enough to begin selling pieces off? Would a coaching change be the route? Is there anything else that could be done? Those questions will only increase as the Islanders fail to gain traction in the standings. That's why November could be the month to make or break the Islanders' season."
"A silver lining for the Isles could be a chance to finish October strong. The Isles still have two more games this month. They'll face two division rivals. They'll travel to Carolina to face the Hurricanes on Thursday night and then head to DC to take on the Washington Capitals. Those two games offer an opportunity to finish the month strong. Ideally, that could mean four points and climb out of the cellar."
The Islanders surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 5-2 against the Bruins, dropping to last in the Metro Division with a 4-4-1 record. Early-season inconsistency, including strong starts followed by fading effort, has undermined results and raised concern about playoff viability. Persistent slippage would prompt consideration of selling players, replacing the coach, or other organizational moves. Two division road games against Carolina and Washington before November offer a chance to salvage October and gain momentum. Urgent, consistent 60-minute performances are necessary to climb the standings and prevent November from becoming a make-or-break month.
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