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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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Slumping Islanders hit California for three game road trip

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Derek

After dropping a 2-1 decision to the Bruins Sunday at Barclays Center, the Islanders have dropped five of their last six. In all six, they have scored two goals-or-fewer. They’ll have to muster more offense when they hit California for … Continue reading →

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Devils trick Isles and treat fans with shootout win

Posted on October 31, 2015 by hasan4978

On a Halloween afternoon matinee in front of a disurbingly sparse crowd that mostly contained Devil season ticket holders, their kids and a smattering of Islander fans, the Devils stole a shootout win over the Isles, giving coach John Hynes … Continue reading →

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Kane and Blackhawks spoil Islanders party in Brooklyn

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Derek

On a emotional night in Brooklyn, the Islanders fell to the Blackhawks in their inaugural game at Barclays Center 3-2 in overtime. Continue reading →

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Brooklyn is ready for Islanders

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Derek

When the puck drops tonight in Brooklyn at Barclays Center, it’ll kick off a new era of Islanders hockey. No longer are they on Long Island. Sadly, their rich history came to an end with the final game at Nassau … Continue reading →

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2015-16 NHL Season Preview

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Derek

It’s finally time for hockey. After a long wait, legions of puckers are ready for the 2015-16 season to begin. On Wednesday October 7, the NHL kicks off with four games. Eight teams will be in action. That includes the … Continue reading →

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Ranking the Metro Division’s Top 10 Centers

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Derek

The Metro Division features some of the league’s best centers. In fact, some marquee stars make up the top five. It consists of former Hart winners and finalists for MVP. With a strong crop along with some emerging stars, it’s … Continue reading →

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