Mat Barzal’s flagging play comes at worst possible time for Islanders

PHILADELPHIA — Having to hear these difficult statements is the plight of the superstar. This is what Mat Barzal is going to deal with for as long as he retains that description, especially in this town. The Islanders’ 21-year-old wunderkind hasn’t been good enough. As the games for the Islanders start to really matter for...