by Brad Kurtzberg | Oct 14, 2016 | Homepage, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL
The New York Islanders erased a 2-0 third-period deficit on goals by Nick Leddy and Cal Clutterbuck but fell short in a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. It was the season opener for both teams. Chris Kreider’s breakaway goal midway...
by Neal McHale | Jun 17, 2016 | Homepage, New York Islanders
Celebrations don’t get much more subdued than the New York Islanders did this postseason. John Tavares’ double-overtime game winner to defeat the Panthers in 6 games and advance the team to the second round for the first time since 1993 was dulled just two weeks...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Apr 8, 2016 | Homepage, New York Islanders, NHL
The injuries keep mounting and observers talk about the “benefits” of sinking lower in the standings to get a better match-up in the playoffs, but the Islanders are still going to do the right thing as the season approaches its final weekend: trying to win...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Apr 8, 2016 | Homepage, New York Islanders, New York Rangers
The 2015-16 New York Islanders accomplished something not even the great dynasty teams of the 1980s did on Thursday night: they swept a season series from the New York Rangers. Thomas Greiss made 36 saves while Shane Prince and John Tavares each had a goal and an...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Mar 6, 2016 | Homepage, New York Islanders, New York Rangers
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...