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Islanders Win At Nassau Coliseum To Force Game 7

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Derek

In an emotionally charged Nassau Coliseum, the Islanders couldn’t lose taking Game 6 3-1 to force Game 7 against the Capitals. Continue reading →

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Islanders get off to good start in Game 1 win over Capitals

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Derek

If the start was any indication, the Islanders have erased the end of the regular season from their memory banks. They convincingly took Game 1 over the Capitals 4-1 at a very quiet Verizon Center on the first night of … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Islanders ready to do battle against Capitals

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Derek

Tonight’s the night for the Islanders and their fans. They return to the playoffs following a disappointing ’13-14. During the first half, coach Jack Capuano’s club was the story vaulting into first in the Metropolitan Division and at one point … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Islanders MSG domination of Rangers is good for rivalry

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Derek

There were a lot of headlines coming out of last night’s Battle Of New York won convincingly by the Islanders 3-0 over the Rangers. The first is that the Islanders are for real. At every turn, they’ve proven themselves. Facing … Continue reading →

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Blues comeback over Isles gives Brodeur win number 689

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Derek

Martin Brodeur picked up his first win as a Blue in relief. With his new team trailing the Islanders 3-0 after one period, Brodeur relieved Jake Allen (3 GA on 12 shots). St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock’s move paid off … 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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