BENCHED: New York Islanders Hold Barzal, Lee, Duclair Accountable—Patrick Roy SHAKES UP Lineup

The New York Islanders shake things up as Patrick Roy benches the entire top line—Matthew Barzal, Anders Lee, and Anthony Duclair—in the third period of a tough 5-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Is this bold accountability move the wake-up call the Islanders need, or could inconsistent benchings stir locker room tension as the playoff race tightens? Gil Martin unpacks the fallout from Roy’s dramatic decision, examines