Category Archives: NY Islanders

Islanders behind Halak hold off Devils

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Derek

With another legend in the house, the Islanders put on a good show. Before a sold out Nassau Coliseum, they held off the Devils 3-1 in front of legendary former captain Denis Potvin. The all-time great defenseman who led the … Continue reading →

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“First Place Islanders” Sweep Penguins On Billy Smith Night

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Derek

On a special night, the Islanders honored Billy Smith by sweeping the Penguins with a big 4-1 win to move into a first place tie. They’re off to a 14-6-0 start. The club’s best since 1987-88. Continue reading →

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Islanders fly under radar as big tests await

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders continue to fly under the radar in the metropolitan area. After a strong start, they slumped. After falling to Winnipeg at home, consecutive defeats at Colorado and San Jose had fans and media wondering if it was time … Continue reading →

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Sharks Deal Islanders Third Straight Loss

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders were defeated by the Sharks 3-1 Saturday night at HP Pavilion. Logan Couture scored the game-winner with 8:10 left in regulation. James Sheppard added an insurance marker with 4:25 remaining to put it away. It was the Islanders’ … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Islanders versus Sharks

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders return to action tonight at San Jose. They look to avoid a three-game losing streak when they take on one of the best teams in the Sharks at HP Pavilion. After a 4-0 start, they’ve come back to … Continue reading →

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Islanders Lose Bailey, Grabovski returns tonight

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Derek

When the Islanders play host to the Stars, they’ll get Mikhail Grabovski back. He sat out the previous three games after getting walled by Sharks forward John Scott. That’s the good news. The bad is they’ll be without Josh Bailey, … Continue reading →

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Homecoming For Boychuk, Johnson as Isles Look To End Two-Game Losing Skid

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Derek

After a quick start, the Islanders have dropped two in a row. They’ve come back to earth falling at Pittsburgh and getting blitzed by Toronto at home 5-2 on Monday. A game that saw the Maple Leafs erupt for four … Continue reading →

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Game #4: Islanders Humiliate Rangers 6-3

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Derek

If you thought the home opener was bad, you hadn’t seen nothing yet. Facing their blood rival, the Rangers turned in a pitiful performance. With the game tied up, the Islanders scored four straight goals to humiliate the Rangers 6-3 … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Islanders versus Rangers

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Derek

The Battle Of New York renews later tonight when the Islanders pay a visit to MSG against the Rangers. Thus far, it’s Long Island part of the rivalry that’s off to a good start. The Islanders swept a home and … Continue reading →

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NHL Preview: Season Predictions

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Derek

A new year is upon us and for that, every pucker is eternally grateful. With four games tonight including entertaining rivalries Montreal/Toronto and San Jose and Los Angeles renewing acquaintances for the Kings banner raiser, it should be hectic. Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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