A truck removes the proud Islanders logo from the ice at Nassau Coliseum.
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On April 25, the Islanders played their final home game at Nassau War Memorial Veteran’s Coliseum. They defeated the Caps 3-1 in Game 6 at least winning one more time in Uniondale. Unfortunately, their season came to an end two days later with Washington prevailing 2-1 to win Game 7 and advance to the second round.

For Islander fans, the end meant the removal of the ice and everything Islanders from the Coliseum. The only arena they’ve ever known for 43 years is no more. At least not in the literal sense. With plans to renovate the arena, it’ll remain for other sporting and music events. The sad part is today the ice removal took place.

The rest of the photos can be viewed here on TSN. I decided not to put any more up out of respect for Islander fans. Old New York Hockey Report pal Gary Harding tweeted Islander fan Paul Kreischer’s take courtesy of Isles Section 317. One worth checking out.

When they relocate to Barclays Center in Brooklyn this Fall, it will represent the start of a new era. An odd one due to the Islanders not calling Long Island home. One that’ll take a while to get used to.