Category Archives: NY Islanders

Rangers top Islanders 2-1 to win final regular season meeting at Nassau Coliseum

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Derek

The 126th and final regular season meeting goes to the Rangers. who held off the Islanders 2-1 at Nassau Coliseum to close within one of the division lead. Cam Talbot continued his impressive play with 29 saves. Continue reading →

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Okposo to return versus Rangers, Tavares run at Hart

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Derek

When Kyle Okposo went down, it was uncertain when he’d return for the Islanders. After suffering a detached retina, the original expectation is that he’d miss two months. Of course, that was optimistic given how scary an eye injury is. … Continue reading →

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Nelson’s late goal lifts Islanders over Predators 4-3

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders showed some resiliency responding to a Preds rally by pulling out a hard fought 4-3 win over Nashville. Continue reading →

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Matt Martin suspended one game

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Derek

The NHL suspended Matt Martin one game for kneeing Stars defenseman Trevor Daley during the first period of Tuesday’s game. He was assessed a kneeing major and game misconduct. He’ll forfeit $5,376.34 to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. It is … Continue reading →

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Islanders add goalie help with Neuvirth

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders upgraded at the backup spot adding Michal Neuvirth from Buffalo for Chad Johnson. Continue reading →

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Islanders lock up Nick Leddy to 7-year $38.5 million extension

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders re-signed defenseman Nick Leddy to a seven-year extension worth a reported $38.5 million. Acquired by Team President and GM Garth Snow from Chicago a day before the season, the 23-year old has fit in well under coach Jack … Continue reading →

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Rangers score three unanswered in third to stun Islanders 6-5

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Derek

This one was as wild and unpredictable as it gets. For a while, it looked like it would be a repeat of the first three meetings. Not this time. Showing resiliency, the Rangers twice rallied back from two-goal deficits to … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Islanders set for Round 4

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Derek

Tonight, the latest installment of the Battle Of New York takes place at Nassau Coliseum between the Rangers and Islanders. It’s a classic battle between bitter rivals. So far, the rivalry has been one sided. The Islanders have won all … Continue reading →

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Rangers Not On Par With Islanders

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Derek

There was another big game last night between close rivals. The Rangers and Islanders haven’t been good at the same time in decades. In 2014-15, both seem on a collision course for their first playoff series in 21 years. Coming … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Islanders to play tonight

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Derek

Tonight’s game between the Rangers and Islanders is on as scheduled. Even with a winter storm delivering over a foot of snow last night into the morning hours, the two bitter rivals will play at 7 EST in Uniondale. The … Continue reading →

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