Patrick Roy takes responsibility for Islanders’ poor start

Head coach Patrick Roy of the New York Islanders accepted responsibility for the team’s 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, particularly citing their lackluster first period where they fell behind 2-0 without a shot for over 13 minutes. With playoff hopes dwindling, Roy acknowledged he could have better prepared the team and noted the significant implications this loss could have on his job security and captain Anders Lee’s future. The game also included a tribute to slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller during a timeout. Simon Holmstrom returned from injury, while Tony DeAngelo remains sidelined.

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