"There was no question the Islanders got the wheels spinning last night at the Coliseum. The only problem was the fact they never got anywhere.

After outplaying the Flyers for 60 minutes, buzzing from end to end with enthusiasm and hard work, the Isles came away empty-handed, losing 3-2 for their third defeat in their past four games.

"It's frustrating for the guys," coach Jack Capuano said after his team lost its eighth straight game to the Flyers (0-6-2) dating back to last season. "This is one game that I really thought we played well."

Because the Hurricanes won last night, the Islanders are again in last place in the Eastern Conference, but it surely isn't from a lack of effort."