What did Barzal mean the other day when he said Roy's culture was like nothing he'd ever been a part of after years under Trotz?

Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech talk about their “obsessive” chess “addiction” as classic board game grows in Isles room

The record isn't what Roy, Lamoriello or others were hoping for, but players still believe in Roy's message and style.

When Patrick Roy came to Long Island, a year ago Monday to the day, it felt like general manager Lou Lamoriello had pulled a rabbit out of the hat that could help resurrect a stagnant franchise.

Mathew Barzal raved about Patrick Roy's impact on the club's culture and what he's learned from the Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender over the last year.

The New York Islanders have gone streaking in January – they lost three games in a row to start the month, then won three games on their road trip, then lost back-to-back games on Jan.

Finally, a comeback win. Finally, a real winning streak. Finally, some real hope that the Islanders can make a run at this thing. Mathew Barzal, whose parents were in attendance,

Barzal notched two assists, including one on the power play, and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Bo Horvat scored twice in the second period Monday night for the host New York Islanders, who beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 in Elmont, N.Y.

The Islanders entered Saturday looking to set a season high with a third straight win. Additional injuries to top-six forward Anthony Duclair and defenseman Adam Pelech that forced them to miss significant time during the season’s first half have played a role in the Islanders’ inconsistency, but that's not the sole reason.

At the one-year mark of Patrick Roy’s reign behind the Islanders bench, the head coach is hoping his team can put together a bigger, better version of what they did last season and make a run into the playoffs.

NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Horvat scored twice in New York's three-goal second period, and the Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Monday night. Simon Holmstrom also scored and Mathew Barzal had two assists as the Islanders won their second straight and fifth in seven games. Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves.