RALEIGH, N.C. _ Something has got to change for the Islanders if they want to salvage their season.
Barry Trotz said it might be the lineup for Game 4 of their second-round series against the Hurricanes on Friday night at PNC Arena. The Hurricanes pushed the Islanders to the brink of elimination with a 5-2 win in Wednesday night's Game 3.
And, yes, the coach added, those changes could include goalie Robin Lehner, who has started all seven playoff games. He allowed three goals in Game 3 before the Hurricanes added two empty-netters, but has allowed just 12 goals in the postseason. The Islanders' problems stem more from not being able to produce goals than Lehner not stopping the puck.