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Isle Be Seeing Ya: Kuznetsov, Capitals eliminate Islanders in seven

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Derek

It was a bittersweet conclusion to a good season for the Islanders who fell to the Capitals 2-1 in Game 7. The Caps advance to face the Rangers. Continue reading →

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Capitals comeback squares series, defeat Islanders 4-3 to take Game 2

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders had their chances. They easily could’ve taken a commanding 2-0 series lead on the Capitals with the next two in their barn. Instead, they had to settle for a split in Washington. The Caps rallied from a 3-1 … 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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In Playoffs, Islanders can clinch third place versus Penguins

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders are in the playoffs for one final time at Nassau Coliseum. They can still move up to second in the Metro Division and hurt the Penguins with a win tonight. 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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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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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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