[truebluefan]

The Ted Nolan era has started in record-breaking fashion. Unfortunately, the record the Islanders broke is an indication of how big a job the new coach has ahead of him.

For the first time in franchise history, the Islanders started a season with three straight losses when a goal by Jason Blake was disallowed with 1:58 remaining to preserve what turned into a 4-2 Los Angeles victory last night at Staples Center.

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