1.   Islanders coach Peter Laviolette said Monday before the Islanders took a charter flight to Toronto.

2.   Islander coach and general manager Mike Milbury requested his presence with the big club.

3.   Islanders coach Butch Goring slammed a stick against the boards to alert the officials of the problem.

4.   Islanders coach Butch Goring had reason to enjoy it.

5.   Islanders coach Lorne Henning said that goal was the game.

6.   Islanders coach Peter Laviolette was particularly bothered by the hit on Jonsson.