Category Archives: NY Islanders

Snow to blame for Islanders struggles

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Derek

Things continue to be rotten on Long Island. Their latest defeat came last night falling to the Lightning 3-2 in a shootout. It was how they lost that was the story. The Islanders led 2-0 with less than three minutes … Continue reading →

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Okposo sparks Islanders to shootout win

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Derek

Kyle Okposo scored with 1:37 left in regulation forcing overtime at HP Pavilion. His goal came with Kevin Poulin on the bench for an extra attacker. John Tavares won the faceoff back to Okposo, who quickly fired a wrist shot … Continue reading →

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After latest loss, Islanders recall Strome

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Derek

The Islanders continue to lose games. They fell in Anaheim 5-2 last night sending them to their 10th consecutive loss. During the awful stretch they’re 0-8-2 and have been outscored 43-16. ”We generate a lot, but we can’t score,” Jack … Continue reading →

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Crosby buries Islanders in overtime, seventh straight defeat

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Derek

Nothing is going right for the Islanders. For a second consecutive game, victory was within reach. Similar to a brutal loss to the Caps on home ice, it was snatched away. This time, it was the division-leading Pens who stole … Continue reading →

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Nabokov on IR, Islanders recall Nilsson

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Derek

Evgeni Nabokov suffered a groin injury in his start Saturday against the Red Wings. The Islanders starting netminder was replaced by backup Kevin Poulin, who backstopped them to a 5-4 shootout win.Poulin has outperformed Nabokov so far posting a 2.51 … Continue reading →

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Kings’ big third costs slumping Islanders

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Derek

For two periods, the Islanders seemed on their way to a second straight win on home ice. Goals from Casey Cizikas and Aaron Ness had them leading 2-0 over the Kings with one stanza left. However, Los Angeles rallied from … Continue reading →

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Set for Sabre debut, Moulson thanks Islander fans

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Derek

For Matt Moulson, it’s time to move on. A popular part of the Islanders rebuild, the three-time 30-plus goal scorer was traded to the Sabres last night along with a 2014 first round pick and 2015 second round pick in … Continue reading →

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Islanders Land Vanek from Sabres for Moulson, 2 picks

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Derek

In a stunning move, the Islanders have acquired Thomas Vanek from the Sabres in exchange for Matt Moulson, a 2014 first round pick and 2015 second round pick. Newsday’s Arthur Staple broke the trade in a tweet 31 minutes ago. … Continue reading →

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Bailey’s late goal stuns Pens

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Derek

There are shifts you remember. For Islanders forward Josh Bailey, that shift came late in regulation in Pittsburgh. Facing the team that eliminated them from the playoffs, the Islanders showed the same resiliency that pushed the Pens to the limit. … Continue reading →

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Islanders News and Notes

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Derek

On Saturday, Islanders forward Michael Grabner caught Hurricanes forward Nathan Gerbe with an illegal check to the head. The hit occurred during the first period. Gerbe had the puck and was looking for a better shooting angle when Grabner caught him. … Continue reading →

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