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Nelson’s late goal lifts Islanders over Predators 4-3

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

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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Rangers and Islanders set for Round 4

Tonight, the latest installment of the Battle Of New York takes place at Nassau Coliseum between the Rangers and Islanders. It’s a classic battle between bitter rivals. So far, the rivalry has been one sided. The Islanders have won all … Continue reading

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Rangers Not On Par With Islanders

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 Outclass Rangers Again

Let the record show that statistics don’t always matter. In tonight’s third Battle Of New York installment of five, the Rangers won on shots-on-goal registering 41 to the Islanders’ 38. It didn’t tell the whole story. When push came to … Continue reading

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Islanders fly under radar as big tests await

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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Sharks Deal Islanders Third Straight Loss

The Islanders were defeated by the Sharks 3-1 Saturday night at HP Pavilion. Logan Couture scored the game-winner with 8:10 left in regulation. James Sheppard added an insurance marker with 4:25 remaining to put it away. It was the Islanders’ … Continue reading

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Game #4: Islanders Humiliate Rangers 6-3

If you thought the home opener was bad, you hadn’t seen nothing yet. Facing their blood rival, the Rangers turned in a pitiful performance. With the game tied up, the Islanders scored four straight goals to humiliate the Rangers 6-3 … Continue reading

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Game Preview: Islanders versus Rangers

The Battle Of New York renews later tonight when the Islanders pay a visit to MSG against the Rangers. Thus far, it’s Long Island part of the rivalry that’s off to a good start. The Islanders swept a home and … Continue reading

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Islanders moves improve roster

Over the weekend, the Islanders made a pair of trades that improved their roster. Entering the season, the biggest question was their defense. With Calvin de Haan starting on injured reserve, general manager Garth Snow addressed a need by taking … Continue reading

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