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NHL Power Rankings: Week 9 Injuries, Prospects, In-Depth Analysis

By Matt Duscharme

Dec 5, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) and left wing Carl Hagelin (62) congratulate a goal by defenseman Justin Schultz (middle) against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) and left wing Carl Hagelin (62) congratulate a goal by defenseman Justin Schultz (middle) against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL Power Rankings: New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) celebrates with Islanders center John Tavares (91) after their game against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. The Islanders won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) celebrates with Islanders center John Tavares (91) after their game against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. The Islanders won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 29 (+1)

Team Record: (10-10-5)

Goals For: 65

Goals Against: 71

Special Teams

PP: 9-for-71 (12.7 percent) (30th)
PK: 15-for-90 (83.3 percent) (13th)

Injury List

Johnny Boychuk – Flu – Day-to-Day
Adam Pelech – Upper-Body – Day-t0-Day
Ryan Pulock – Foot – Day-to-Day
Mikhail Grabovski – Concussion – Indefinitely

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: John Tavares (25gp 7g 13a 20pts)
Top Defenseman: Nick Leddy (24gp 4g 7a 11pts)
Top Rookie: Anthony Beauvillier (18gp 2g 5a 7pts)
Top Goaltender: Thomas Greiss (5 wins 2.47GAA .919 save percentage)

Player of the Week: F John Tavares (3gp 1g 2a 3pts)

The Islanders had a very solid week eight going 2-0-1. One of their biggest wins came against the Washington Capitals when they shut them out by a score of 3-0. John Tavares had a good week as well, while posting three points he also managed an even rating.

Jaroslav Halak turned play around which was much needed for the team. He posted a 2-0-1 record with a .945 save percentage and a 1.99 goals-against-average. Josh Bailey also had himself a three point week despite being a minus one. Anders Lee was solid as he registered two points while being a plus three. The Islanders start off week nine with a tough contest right out of the gate as they face the St. Louis Blues. After that, they face the surging Columbus Blue Jackets, then the Washington Capitals once again.

Weekly Prospect Profile: LW/C Michael Dal Colle, Bridgeport (AHL)

2016-17 stats: 22gp 7g 4a 11pts

Michael Dal Colle is extremely gifted offensively, he’s a pure sniper with an amazing sense of the game. His shot release makes him capable of beating goalies anywhere in the offensive zone. He also has a big body which will come in handy when he’s ready for the NHL, his outstanding puck protection skills will help as well.

– Matt Duscharme

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