#new-york-island
#new-york-island

The New York Islanders experienced two losses to the Pittsburgh Penguins and one win over the Washington Capitals, leaving them in a precarious position as they head out west.

A mini-league of teams vying for playoff spots is forming around the Islanders, making their situation even more daunting. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders Gameday News: Heading to the mountains

The Islanders finished with a 2-2-1 record in their recent string of games against divisional opponents.

The Islanders are now heading out West for games against the Avalanche, Coyotes, and Golden Knights. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

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Islanders' Lane Lambert blasts officials for 'terrible' call in uncharacteristic moment

Islanders head coach Lane Lambert criticizes referee call in overtime loss to Avalanche

Power play goal from Valeri Nichushkin helped the Avalanche tie the game and win in overtime [ more ]

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Golden Knights 5, Islanders 2: Vegas pulls away after failed coach's challenge

The New York Islanders lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in a game in which they struggled to keep up.

The Islanders' goaltending has not lived up to expectations this season without Semyon Varlamov. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

New York Islanders

Islanders put up fight but fade late in loss to Golden Knights

The New York Islanders lost 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights despite playing a solid game and having scoring chances.

The Islanders struggled to convert on their scoring opportunities, while the Golden Knights capitalized on defensive mistakes. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders Gameday News: Revenge of the Birds

The New York Islanders have a chance to avenge a 7-0 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Islanders are ready to give the Penguins a taste of their own medicine [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders News: Third line explodes as Isles bounce back against Caps

The New York Islanders rebounded with a comfortable win against the Washington Capitals after a 7-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Islanders won the season series against the Capitals, giving them an advantage in tiebreaker scenarios. [ more ]

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Islanders @ Golden Knights: Finish strong? [Game #39 thread]

The Vegas Golden Knights have a similarly injured blueline as the New York Islanders

Vegas is only three points ahead of the Islanders in the league standings [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

New York Islanders

Semyon Varlamov likely out with injury as Islanders call up Appleby

The New York Islanders have recalled Ken Appleby from the AHL due to Semyon Varlamov's injury.

Varlamov's injury situation is concerning for the Islanders who have relied on him and Ilya Sorokin for goaltending. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

New York Islanders

Islanders scoring more but need to get back to defensive roots

The 2023-24 Islanders have a different style of play compared to previous seasons, focusing more on offense and allowing more goals.

The team has faced challenges with injuries to key defensive players, impacting their ability to lock down defensively. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Avalanche 5, Islanders 4 (OT): Varlamov hurt again, Bortuzzo too

The Islanders had a lead multiple times in the game but ultimately lost in overtime on a power play goal.

Semyon Varlamov left the game with an injury, possibly requiring more time off. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders injury onslaught continues: Robert Bortuzzo placed on IR | amNewYork

The New York Islanders have lost another defenseman, Robert Bortuzzo, to injury.

The team is dealing with multiple injuries to their defensemen, including Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock. [ more ]

Washington Post

4 months ago

New York Islanders

Caps lose Charlie Lindgren, Martin Fehervary in ugly loss to Islanders

The Washington Capitals faced early trouble in their game against the New York Islanders when their starting goaltender and defenseman suffered injuries.

The Capitals struggled to recover from the losses and ended up losing the game 5-1. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders @ Avalanche [Game #37 thread]

Semyon Varlamov gets the start against his former team, the Colorado Avalanche

Pierre Engvall is back and the Identity Line is no longer in the lineup [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 40 - Tom Kuhnhackl (with guest AJ DeVito)

Tom Kuhnhackl's memorable goal in the 2019 playoffs was called back due to offsides, but the moment remains significant for the Islanders.

Kuhnhackl provided the Islanders with veteran experience as a depth winger. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders 5, Coyotes 1: Absolutely needed that

The New York Islanders had a crucial 5-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes, led by a strong performance from their top line.

Despite some earlier struggles and injuries to key players, the team's performance has improved and the offense has continued to produce. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders Gameday News: Bortuzzo to IR, Appleby recalled after Varlamov injury

Robert Bortuzzo is out and placed on IR after leaving Tuesday's game with an injury.

The Islanders offense has been productive, helping them stay competitive despite a porous defense. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

New York Islanders

Mathew Barzal earns third All-Star nod after his strong Islanders start

Mathew Barzal is named an All-Star for the third time in his career.

Barzal is having an excellent season, on pace to average over a point per game. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders News: Another blown lead and lost point

The New York Islanders blew several leads in their game against the Colorado Avalanche, continuing a problematic trend of blowing leads throughout the season.

The Islanders have struggled to know how to lock down a lead, especially in their own zone. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

New York Islanders

Don't blame the Islanders for not having an appealing No. 3 goalie - it's the other way around, really

The Islanders have been criticized for their lack of goaltending depth in the wake of Varlamov's injury.

Having a slightly better third option in the AHL would not have avoided the current situation the Islanders are in. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Pat LaFontaine back representing Islanders after lengthy rift: You can't sit back and look back' | amNewYork

Pat LaFontaine, former New York Islanders player, reminisces about his time with the team and credits the Islanders for important moments in his personal life.

LaFontaine is considered one of the greatest forwards in the history of the Islanders, with impressive goal-scoring records and a lasting impact on the franchise. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Pat LaFontaine back representing Islanders after lengthy rift: You can't sit back and look back' | amNewYork

Pat LaFontaine reflects on his time with the New York Islanders and his connection to Long Island.

LaFontaine's appearance as an ambassador for The Park at UBS Arena marks a reconciliation between him and the Islanders. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders at Penguins: Response [Game #36 thread]

Another divisional game, another chance to (re)create some separation with another playoff aspirant.

New York Post

4 months ago

New York Islanders

Butch Goring 'would rather s-t all over' Paul Bissonnette in escalating feud

Paul Bissonnette and Butch Goring continue their war of words.

Bissonnette declared war on the Islanders. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Islanders 5, Capitals 1: Pageau, Gauthier pile up points in therapeutic win

J-G Pageau had four points, linemate Julien Gauthier had three and Ilya Sorokin came 18 seconds short of a shutout as the Islanders responded to an embarrassing home loss on Wednesday by thoroughly brushing aside the Washington Capitals with a 5-1 win at Elmont on Friday night.

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4 months ago

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