Category Archives: NY Islanders

Islanders outclass Rangers in 5-3 win

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Derek

There are always going to be nights like this. When it comes down to it, throw everything out when it comes to this rivalry. Despite two highlight reel Rick Nash goals that had them out to a 2-0 start, the … Continue reading →

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Islanders and Rangers face off for first of three

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Derek

A traditional rivalry will heat up the last 11 days of January. Starting tonight, the Islanders and Rangers will battle each other three different times. The first installment is at Madison Square Garden with heavy snow falling. Part II is … Continue reading →

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Tavares hat trick highlights Islanders’ 7-3 win over Stars

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Derek

A day before being officially named to Canada’s Olympic roster, John Tavares put an exclamation point on why he was a lock. His hat trick highlighted the Islanders’ 7-3 win over the Stars last night at Nassau Coliseum. It was … Continue reading →

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Okposo Statement Made

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Derek

There are statements and then there are STATEMENTS. Judging by Kyle Okposo’s response to being left off Team USA, he sent a loud message to David Poile and Dan Bylsma. They may have made a mistake. Whether that proves to … Continue reading →

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Callahan, McDonagh, Stepan make Team USA, Okposo omitted

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Derek

On the day of the Winter Classic won by the Maple Leafs over the Red Wings in a shootout before a record crowd at the Big House, Team USA made the official announcement of their 2014 Sochi Olympic roster. There … Continue reading →

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USA hopeful Okposo lifts Islanders to a Wild comeback

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Derek

In hockey terms, the dreaded three-goal lead is one you don’t want. The Wild learned it the hard way falling to a resilient Islanders 5-4 in St. Paul. Ironically, it was home native Kyle Okposo who did them in. The … Continue reading →

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Devils rebound by the margin of a shoulder against Isles

Posted on December 29, 2013 by hasan4978

Playing an Islanders team sitting in last place in the Metro division with 29 points (second worst in the NHL, only above the Sabres with 24 points in the new Atlantic), you would figure last night’s primetime showdown on Long … Continue reading →

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A New York Puck Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Derek

It’s a New York Puck Christmas. With that in mind, we give out our Christmas presents to Rangers, Devils, Islanders and Sabres. None of the four Battle Clubs (BONY) are in the playoffs. At nearly the halfway point, what’s on … Continue reading →

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Rangers lose to Islanders 5-3 in ugly fashion

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Derek

When you have two teams struggling to win, it’s bound to be a tug of war. The Rangers and Islanders renewed their bitter rivalry last night at the transformed Garden. When it was over, it was the Islanders who came … Continue reading →

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Battle Of NY: Underachieving Rangers host Islanders at MSG

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Derek

Prior to the season, hopes were high for both Battle Of New York teams. The Rangers were moving on from a defensive style under John Tortorella to a higher tempo emphasizing more offense under Alain Vigneault. The Islanders were looking … Continue reading →

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