Islanders News: Pause before the break

Key Highlights

• [Isles]A bit there and here from Roy on Barzal stepping up in Bo Horvat’s absence, too.
• [THN]The Skinny, and how tight is the East: “The Isles are 19-10-4 since they opened 0-3-0; the 42 points since October 16th are the most of any team in the Eastern Conference.” [Isles]What’s behind Emil Heineman’s breakout?
• (Other than being healthy, not being hit by a car.) He’s focused on all parts of his game, being a 200-foot player, using his strength and good teammates.
• [Isles video]CBC on the making of Matthew Schaefer:ElsewhereSunday’s scores included the Sabres continuing their rampage through the metro (and Metro), winning again in New Jersey. The Devils got Jack Hughes back.
• [Sportsnet]The Leafs also lost again, and are feeling as low as they’ve felt, according to William Nylander.