Islanders Struggle Without Bo Horvat, Revert to Old Habits

The New York Islanders are 1-1 in the two games without Bo Horvat, but have reverted to a less effective, grindy style of play. In both games, the team struggled to generate offense and control play, leading to losses or shootouts. Despite averaging 29.3 shots per game over the previous 32 seasons, the Islanders have averaged 18 or fewer shots recently. Horvat's absence is a significant test for the team.