Tag Archives: Kyle Okposo

Comeback kids do it again in Brooklyn

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Derek

For two periods, Barclays Center was quiet. Similar to their team that only had gotten 11 shots on Roberto Luongo. What ever was said in the locker room worked. Playing a relentless style, the Islanders dominated the third period scoring … Continue reading →

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Clutterbuck’s goal with 1:28 left gives Islanders another win over Rangers

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Derek

An unpredictable game between bitter rivals had a odd conclusion. In the first period of the third installment of the Battle of New York, the Islanders and Rangers combined for seven goals on the game’s first 19 shots. After the … Continue reading →

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Projecting 2016 World Cup of Hockey Rosters: Team USA

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Pan Karalis

Last January, less than a year after the most recent Winter Olympics which took place in Sochi, Russia, the NHL announced the return of the World Cup of Hockey for its third edition. The international hockey tournament previously took place … Continue reading →

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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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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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Sabres win second straight behind Linus Ullmark

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Derek

The Sabres have played better lately winning their second in a row thanks to good goaltending from Linus Ullmark. 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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Islanders re-sign Anders Lee

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Derek

In a good move to start the offseason, the Islanders re-signed forward Anders Lee to a four-year deal worth $3.75 million-per-season. A former 2009 sixth round pick who turns 25 on July 3, Lee had a good rookie year tallying … Continue reading →

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