Tag Archives: John Tavares

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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2015 NHL Playoff Preview and Predictions

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Derek

For sixteen teams, it’s a chance to dream. For some participants, they’ll get out of the gate tomorrow. Eight teams are in action Wednesday. They include the Canadiens, Senators, Capitals, Islanders, Predators, Blackhawks, Canucks and Flames. Indeed, Canada will be … Continue reading →

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Islanders fall in shootout to Blue Jackets, Lose home ice to Capitals

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders lost a wild game to the Blue Jackets 5-4 in a shootout losing home ice to the Caps for their first round series. 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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Wild Tuesday Sets Up Frantic Finish

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Derek

For the Islanders, they’re still fighting to get in the playoffs following a gut wrenching loss. The East remains wild with 5 teams chasing 4 spots. 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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Okposo to return versus Rangers, Tavares run at Hart

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Derek

When Kyle Okposo went down, it was uncertain when he’d return for the Islanders. After suffering a detached retina, the original expectation is that he’d miss two months. Of course, that was optimistic given how scary an eye injury is. … 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 score three unanswered in third to stun Islanders 6-5

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Derek

This one was as wild and unpredictable as it gets. For a while, it looked like it would be a repeat of the first three meetings. Not this time. Showing resiliency, the Rangers twice rallied back from two-goal deficits to … Continue reading →

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