Tag Archives: Jaroslav Halak

Ugly first period dooms fading Islanders

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Derek

They had played so well since interim coach Doug Weight took over. It looked like the Islanders would make the playoffs for a second consecutive year, rallying around Weight. Since beating the Rangers and Penguins last week, it’s been a … Continue reading →

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Islanders waive Halak

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Derek

In a move that finally came today, the Islanders placed goalie Jaroslav Halak on waivers. The 31-year old veteran struggled in his third year with the club. Following a very good World Cup of Hockey tournament in which he backstopped … Continue reading →

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Halak outplays Lundqvist in Islanders’ 4-2 win over Rangers

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Derek

Jaroslav Halak was the best player on the ice while Henrik Lundqvist struggled in an Islanders’ 4-2 win over the Rangers. #NYR #NYI Continue reading →

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Chimera and Ladd score in Islanders’ 4-2 win over Canucks

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Derek

Aly Raisman brought #NYIslanders luck as they won 4-2 over #Canucks with Chimera and Ladd scoring. Continue reading →

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Islanders lose Hamonic for at least a month, host angry Canucks

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Derek

When the Canucks visit Barclays Center later tonight, the Islanders will be without Travis Hamonic. The shutdown defenseman was injured in Saturday’s shootout loss to the Oilers when he blocked a shot that resulted in a power play goal. He … Continue reading →

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Islanders fall 4-3 to Oilers in shootout for third straight home loss

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Derek

The Islanders lost a tough one in a shootout 4-3 to the Oilers. #NYIslanders Continue reading →

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Capuano right to call out Islanders

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Derek

Jack Capuano was justified calling out his team last night. Something’s wrong in Brooklyn. #NYIslanders Continue reading →

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Boychuk upset with no call on Crosby in Islanders’ 4-2 loss to Penguins

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Derek

Boychuk upset with refs on Crosby winner in Isles’ 4-2 loss to Pens. It was a clean hit. Continue reading →

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Good weekend gets Islanders back on track

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Derek

John Tavares scored twice and assisted on another as the #NYIslanders got back to .500 over the weekend. Continue reading →

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Kreider delivers in Rangers’ 5-3 win over Islanders in successful Opener

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Derek

Chris Kreider led the Rangers to a 5-3 win over the Islanders on Opening Night. #NYRangers #NYIslanders Continue reading →

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