If there is any opposing player familiar with the arena saga of the New York Islanders, it might be John Tavares.
Since joining the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tavares faced the Islanders three times at a slightly renovated Nassau Coliseum and heard boos each time he touched the puck.
Then he signed with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency following the 2017-18 season after scoring 272 regular-season goals in 669 games for the Islanders. Although it was a special night for opening the new arena, it has been a frustrating week for the Islanders. Besides being outscored 24-6 in a five-game losing streak, the Islanders are playing without captain Anders Lee, Josh Bailey, Ross Johnston and Anthony Beauvillier along with defensemen Adam Pelech and Andy Greene due to COVID-19 protocols.