Islanders Head Coach Disappointed With Mathew Barzal

New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz didn't like what he saw out of Mathew Barzal in Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The star forward lost his cool and cross-checked Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta in the face and was kicked out. Now he's likely getting suspended and his head coach knows it's going to hurt the team.

Trotz who is always one of the best coaches when it comes for sticking up for his players, was quick to point out after the game his feelings towards the play:

I am disappointed in his decision there

Just like we all know, it's ok to make them mad, but you never want anyone to feel disappointed in you. The Lightning went out to rout the Islanders 8-0 and without Barzal in Game 6, the Islanders stand no chance.

Here's the play that turned Trotz into one disappointed hockey coach:

Mat Barzal received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for this crosscheck on Jan Rutta. pic.twitter.com/GZnvW9I5EH
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 22, 2021