Islanders down Senators after Boychuk vows to clean snow off teammates' cars

The New York Islanders got some extra incentive to play hard while visiting the Ottawa Senators on Friday, as injured defenseman Johnny Boychuk, knowing a blizzard was on its way to New York, promised to lend a helping hand if they picked up the win.

Win tonight @NYIslanders and I personally will make sure your vehicles aren't covered in snow when you get back tonight... "TM

- Johnny Boychuk (@joboych) January 22, 2016

With snow-covered cars on the line, the team responded in a big way, beating the Senators 5-2 with five different Islanders finding the back of the net, and prompting a quick response from the team's Twitter account.

You're up @joboych! ai-TMai https://t.co/KqejutYPjy

- New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) January 23, 2016

Luckily for Boychuk, the storm didn't make its way to New York as soon as expected, and the 34-year-old, who has now missed eight games with an upper-body injury, was understandably relieved.

Well it is a good thing it isn't supposed to start snowing until tomorrow. Hahahahaha. Good win @NYIslanders #cleancars #YesYesYes

- Johnny Boychuk (@joboych) January 23, 2016

The Islanders will look to beat the blizzard to Brooklyn, as they're scheduled to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

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