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New York Islanders: 5 Potential Breakout Players

By Nick Ziegler

Apr 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; The New York Islanders salute their fans after defeating the Florida Panthers in game six of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Barclays Center. The Islanders defeated the Panthers 2-1 to win the series four games to two. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; The New York Islanders salute their fans after defeating the Florida Panthers in game six of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Barclays Center. The Islanders defeated the Panthers 2-1 to win the series four games to two. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Islanders center Anders Lee (27) shoots the puck as Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) chases in the third period at Verizon Center. The Islanders won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

– Anders Lee

One of the players that have been poised to breakout in recent seasons for the Islanders is forward Anders Lee. When the Islanders made the postseason in the 2014-15 season, Lee was one of the best rookies in the NHL, as his gritty play in front of the net helped him get some hard-earned goals.

In his rookie season, Lee wore down as the season went on and struggled in the playoffs against the Washington Capitals. In five games, Lee totaled just one assist, as it wasn’t the same player that we saw during the regular season.

Last season, Lee once again played very well for the Islanders, as he was sixth on the team in total points. Unfortunately, Lee was injured just before the start of the playoffs and was unable to play in either series for the Islanders. The loss of Lee did affect the Islanders’ offense, as his big body would have been useful in front of the net.

Lee has been a good goal-scorer in for the Islanders so far, and he might be poised for a big season in his third full season in the NHL. Hopefully, Lee will be playing important games in the playoff for the Islanders, as he has had some bad luck come postseason time.

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