Mathew Barzal’s ejection for a two-handed slash in Sunday’s game didn’t shake the Islanders’ locker room—if anything, it fired them up. Coach Patrick Roy made it clear: defending a teammate comes first, even if it means losing your top center for most of the game. Despite the penalty, the Isles killed off the major and even took the lead, but fatigue and a late Blue Jackets surge turned the tide. Does Roy’s stance on sticking up for teammates build stronger team chemistry, or does it risk too much in tight games? #Sports #IceHockey #Isles