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Islanders Face Challenges Without Halak

Islanders Face Challenges Without Halak

The New York Islanders announced that starting goalie Jaroslav Halak will be out of action for the next 6-8 weeks due to a lower-body injury suffered in Tuesday night's victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. That means that the team will be without their starting...

Islanders Fight Past Penguins, but Halak Hurt

Islanders Fight Past Penguins, but Halak Hurt

The New York Islanders got a third-period goal from Anders Lee to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in an important division game, but lost starting goalie Jaroslav Halak to a lower-body injury late in the contest. Halak's long-term status is still unknown as the Islanders...

Islanders Down Rangers 6-4 in Wild Ride of a Game

Islanders Down Rangers 6-4 in Wild Ride of a Game

Cal Clutterbuck's goal with 1:28 left in regulation helped lead the Islanders to a 6-4 win over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden Sunday evening. The win pulled the Islanders to within three points of the Rangers in the battle for second place in the...

Islanders at the Trade Deadline: Much Ado About Nothing

Islanders at the Trade Deadline: Much Ado About Nothing

If William Shakespeare was writing an article about the Islanders at the trade deadline, his title would be "Much Ado About Nothing." While fans were hoping for a blockbuster move at the trade deadline, the Islanders made only two minor deals. The bigger transaction...

Islanders Face Tough Choices at the Trade Deadline

Islanders Face Tough Choices at the Trade Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching and the New York Islanders and general manager Garth Snow have several difficult decisions to make before February 29 gets here.. The Islanders find themselves in the thick of the hunt for a playoff spot in the...

Greiss Leads Islanders Past Red Wings 4-1

Greiss Leads Islanders Past Red Wings 4-1

Thomas Greiss made 28 saves to help lead the New York Islanders to a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings during a holiday matinee at the Barclays Center. Brock Nelson, Josh Bailey, Marek Zidlicky and Ryan Strome scored for the Islanders while Pavel Datsyuk tallied the...

Islanders Start Fast, Beat Kings 5-2

Islanders Start Fast, Beat Kings 5-2

The New York Islanders got off to another fast start and went on to a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at the Barclays Center Thursday night. John Tavares and Casey Cizikas each had a goal and an assist to pace the Islanders attack while goalie Thomas Greiss...

Islanders Comeback to Top Rangers 3-1

Islanders Comeback to Top Rangers 3-1

The New York Islanders scored three goals in the third period to defeat the New York Rangers 3-1 at the Barclays Center Thursday night. Brock Nelson, Nick Leddy and Kyle Okposo scored for the Islanders while Jaroslav Halak made 34 saves to earn the win. Marc Staal...

Isles Fall to Caps 4-1

Isles Fall to Caps 4-1

The New York Islanders fell to the Washington Capitals 4-1 in a hard-fought and physical game at Barclays Center Thursday night. Nicklas Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist while Braden Holtby made 34 saves to earn the win for the Capitals. Brock Nelson...

Islanders Down Rangers 6-4 in Wild Ride of a Game

Islanders Get Back on Track With 5-2 Win Over Ducks

The Islanders got goals by five different players while John Tavares and Casey Cizikas each added two assists as they beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 at Barclays Center Monday night. The win ended the Isles three-game losing streak and allowed the team to head into the...

Nelson’s Hat Trick Leads Islanders Past Blue Jackets 5-2

Isles Fall to Luongo, Panthers 5-1

The New York Islanders dominated the first period but failed to take advantage while the Florida Panthers put home their limited scoring chances in a 5-1 win over the Isles at Barclays Center. Roberto Luongo made 33 saves for Florida while Aleksander Barkov led the...

Islanders Face Tough Choices at the Trade Deadline

Isles Edge Rangers 2-1 in Shootout

Kyle Okposo scored the only goal in the shootout to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the visiting New York Rangers in front of 15,795 boisterous fans at the Barclay Center. This was the first meeting of the two rivals in Brooklyn and the game provided...

Islanders Down Rangers 6-4 in Wild Ride of a Game

Fourth Line Leads Isles to 5-3 Win Over Avs

Cal Clutterbuck and Casey Cizikas scored third period goals to help lead the Islanders to a 5-3 win over the visiting Colorado Avalanche at Barclays Center Monday night. Once again, the fourth line provided physicality, energy and some offense to help the Islanders...

Frans Nielsen Getting Results for Islanders

Frans Nielsen Getting Results for Islanders

The Islanders have always respected what veteran center Frans Nielsen can do on the ice. The Danish center has established himself as a consistent, two-way player during his nearly decade-long NHL career. But this season, Nielsen is putting up more points than he...

Isles’ Hamonic Reminds Us All What’s Important

Isles’ Hamonic Reminds Us All What’s Important

There is a lot of talk among New York Islanders fans about the recent news that defenseman Travis Hamonic requested a trade before the start of the season. The reasons were personal and family related. The Manitoba native wants to be closer to his family during what...

Islanders Top Line Keys Victory Over Coyotes

Islanders Top Line Keys Victory Over Coyotes

  The Islanders returned home from their three-game California road trip with a solid 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes a Barclays Center Monday night. The top line led the way with John Tavares netting two goals and one assist, Brock Nelson scoring once and...

Isles’ Pelech Eager for NHL Opportunity

Isles’ Pelech Eager for NHL Opportunity

Adam Pelech has dreamed of this moment nearly as long as he could remember. Today, it became a reality as the New York Islanders recalled the 21-year-old Toronto native from their AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. "Coach called me and it was a big surprise," Pelech said...

Fourth Line Leads the Way for Isles

Fourth Line Leads the Way for Isles

It was only fitting that on a night when the New York Islanders set a new NHL record for hits in a game with 63 (the stat has been officially kept since 2005-06), the fourth line led the way. The line of Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin not only set the...

Islanders Start Fast, Beat Kings 5-2

Isles Show Positive Signs in Win Over Jets

The New York Islanders had plenty to celebrate during their Columbus Day matinee at the Barclays Center against the Winnipeg Jets. The Isles won for the first time in their new home and their long dormant power play showed signs of life. The team also protected a...

Five Keys to the Islanders 2015-16 Season

Five Keys to the Islanders 2015-16 Season

The New York Islanders are set to open the 2015-16 season on Friday when they host the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. This will be an historic season for the franchise. For the first time since the Islanders entered the NHL in 1972, they will not...

Islanders Players Share Fond Memories of Al Arbour

Islanders Players Share Fond Memories of Al Arbour

The New York Islanders announced that legendary coach Al Arbour has passed away at the age of 82. Arbour led the team to four straight Stanley Cups between 1980 and 1983 and coached one of the greatest dynasties in hockey history. His former players remember him...

Ho-Sang Confident of His Future

Ho-Sang Confident of His Future

Former Isles first-round pick Joshua Ho-Sang has always been a confident hockey player. He's confident in his skills, which are abundant, and confident in his future in the NHL. While some people in the conservative world of hockey find the Thornhill, Ontario, native...

Isles Dal Colle Ready For Next Challenge

Isles Dal Colle Ready For Next Challenge

After an amazing 2014-15, Michael Dal Colle is eager to take the next step this season. The Isles first-round pick of a year ago is back at rookie camp and ready to get the new campaign started. “This is just the first step in trying to make the main camp,” Dal Colle...

The Top 6 Reasons Why the Isles Lost to the Capitals

The Top 6 Reasons Why the Isles Lost to the Capitals

The New York Islanders exceeded expectations this season finishing with 101 points and making the playoffs in their final season at the Nassau Coliseum. Still, they came up short in a hard-fought, seven-game series with the Washington Capitals. This was a series the...

Isles Refuse to Lose, Force Game 7

Isles Refuse to Lose, Force Game 7

The New York Islanders had their backs against the wall before Game 6 of their series with the Washington Capitals, but the Isles gutted out a 3-1 victory to keep their season alive for at least one more game. The series is now even 3-3 with the seventh and deciding...

Why the Isles Effort Fell Short in OT

Why the Isles Effort Fell Short in OT

The New York Islanders gave their all in Game 4 of their series against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum, it just wasn't quite good enough. In a series between two teams that both finished with 101 points in the regular season, little things can mean a...

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