The New York Islanders scored 5 goals in the first period including three goals in 31 seconds to beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-3. We have our key takeaways from the game including the interesting line combinations that Barry Trotz put together that ended up working well at least for tonight.

Is Cal Clutterbuck a permanent first line player? No. Ross Johnston on the second line? Anthony Beauvillier on the fourth line? No. But we will explain why Trotz did this and why it worked so well.

We'll also discuss some reasons for concern as the Isles let a 5-0 lead slip to 5-3 before clinching the win late.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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