The New York Islanders had a 4-3 lead headed into the third interval of Tuesday’s sport in opposition to the Colorado Avalanche, however that slipped away because of a late energy play objective from the Avs. In his postgame press convention, Islanders coach Lane Lambert was none too happy with the decision that led to it.

With simply over 9 minutes remaining within the third interval, and 7 seconds left on an Islanders energy play, defenseman Mike Reilly was whistled for interference within the impartial zone. Reilly was standing stationary within the impartial zone when Colorado’s Andrew Cogliano bumped into him whereas chasing the puck provider.

Reilly was referred to as for interference, and Valeri Nichushkin capitalized to tie the sport at 4-4. In time beyond regulation, Nathan MacKinnon received the sport for the Avs, and Lambert did not mince phrases in regards to the officiating.

“Nicely, I believed Mike Reilly’s name was horrible,” Lambert stated. “What extra are you able to say? They referred to as him, and that is the way in which it goes.”

It is not laborious to see why Lambert was annoyed after the sport. It was a questionable name, and that was the Isles’ third loss of their final 4 video games. It was additionally the group’s tenth loss in time beyond regulation or a shootout.

The Islanders should bounce again in time for his or her Thursday night time highway sport in opposition to the Arizona Coyotes.