Brendan Witt Scores Twice

For one game at least veteran stay at home defenseman Brendan Witt has turned into a deadly sniper. This former 1993 Washington Capitals first round pick has always been known for his rough play as opposed to scoring goals that is until Monday night against the Edmonton Oilers. Witt who is a fearless shot blocker had the first two goal game of his career in leading the Islanders to a 3-1 win.. “We had forwards going to the net, and you’re just trying to get pucks on net,” Witt who ended a 92 games goal less drought said. “I got fortunate. The first one (goal) kind of caught Khabibulin. I don’t think he was ready. The second one, I think it went off one of their guys.” With the win New York who were expected to struggle this season have now registered points in their last six games. Meanwhile the Oilers have lost five of their past six games. “I wish we had a way to put a finger on what’s missing right now,” Oilers coach Pat Quinn said. “We sure shoot ourselves in the foot. We’re a team that beats ourselves right now.” Witt who was the games first star had a couple of opportunities with an open net but couldn’t become the first Islander since Dennis Potvin in 1982 to score a hat trick