The Islanders leave Brooklyn down two games in this second-round series with the Hurricanes after falling 2-1 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday afternoon at Barclays Center. Coach Barry Trotz and some of his players discussed the defeat and remaining games ahead.


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