Roy told a story from his time with the Avalanche, when Colorado lost the first two games of a playoff series at home against the Red Wings. Going back to Detroit down 2-0, he said everyone in the room was worried, himself included, but Roy made a point of singing in the dressing room to try and keep things loose.

Roy stopped practiced to loudly demand the Islanders step up their game as they are mired in a four-game losing streak

Patrick Roy has tried to remain calm and positive during his tenure as the New York Islanders bench boss. But, on Wednesday morning after a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers on Tuesday, the Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender didn't like what he was seeing and let it be known.

The New York Islanders, fresh off a humiliating defeat against the New York Rangers, practiced Wednesday afternoon at Northwell Health Ice Center.