Category Archives: NY Islanders

Comeback kids do it again in Brooklyn

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Derek

For two periods, Barclays Center was quiet. Similar to their team that only had gotten 11 shots on Roberto Luongo. What ever was said in the locker room worked. Playing a relentless style, the Islanders dominated the third period scoring … Continue reading →

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Islanders lose a point in Toronto

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Derek

The Islanders were 1:13 away from another big win that would’ve closed the gap to one point behind the Rangers for second place. Instead, they settled for a point in a disappointing 4-3 shootout loss at Toronto. Rookie William Nylander … Continue reading →

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Islanders turn to Greiss with Halak out six weeks

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Derek

The Islanders learned that they’ll be without Jaroslav Halak for six weeks. The starting netminder injured himself with over four minutes left in regulation during the Isles’ 2-1 home win over the Pens last night at Barclays Center. After making … Continue reading →

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Clutterbuck’s goal with 1:28 left gives Islanders another win over Rangers

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Derek

An unpredictable game between bitter rivals had a odd conclusion. In the first period of the third installment of the Battle of New York, the Islanders and Rangers combined for seven goals on the game’s first 19 shots. After the … Continue reading →

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Rangers lose to Islanders in mind boggling fashion

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Derek

This one broke me. I can’t say for sure how other fans of the Rangers feel. After watching that, I have had it with this team. They are heartless. Soft. Vanilla. You can put whatever adjective you like. That’s what … Continue reading →

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Islanders move past Rangers

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Derek

In their first year at Barclays Center, the Islanders were overlooked due to the Rangers’ hot start. At one point, they trailed their arch nemesis by 11 points in the standings. While the Manhattan tenants got out to a 16-3-1 … Continue reading →

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Okposo shoots Islanders past Rangers on Rivalry Night

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Derek

Rivalry Night lived up to the billing. For 65 minutes, the Rangers and Islanders battled for every inch of ice at a sold out Barclays Center. Even with the scene changing dramatically from Long Island to Brooklyn off Atlantic Avenue, … Continue reading →

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Battle Of New York: Rangers vs Islanders in Brooklyn

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Derek

For the first time in their history, the Islanders will host the Rangers in Brooklyn tonight on Rivalry Night. Two bitter rivals renew the rivalry at 8 PM on NBCSN. The Battle Of New York moves from Nassau Coliseum and … Continue reading →

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Islanders lose to Panthers in wild shootout

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders and Panthers played perhaps the most exciting shootout ever. Don’t believe me? The first nine shooters scored. That’s right. Nine consecutive shooters beat the goaltenders. The Panthers prevailed 3-2 in the skill competition in a unbelievable conclusion. ”That’s … Continue reading →

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TSN Report: Hamonic on block

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Derek

According to Hockey Night In Canada’s Elliote Friedman, Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic is on the block. The 25-year old is signed thru 2019-20. He’s currently making $3.75 million on a cap friendly deal that averages $3.857 million per year. Hamonic … Continue reading →

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