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Lightning experience too much for Islanders

Victor Hedman outplayed John Tavares and the more experienced #Bolts advanced over #Isles Continue reading

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Lightning Strikes as Bolts dominate Isles 4-1 in Game 2

It was all #Bolts in Game 2 as they evened the series against a listless #NYIsles Continue reading

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Islanders look to go two up on Lightning

At around 3:15 PM, the Islanders and Lightning do battle in Game 2 of this Eastern Conference Semifinal in Tampa. After hanging on to take the first game 5-3 thanks to a Cal Clutterbuck empty netter that stopped a furious … Continue reading

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Kane and Blackhawks spoil Islanders party in Brooklyn

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

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 Win At Nassau Coliseum To Force Game 7

In an emotionally charged Nassau Coliseum, the Islanders couldn’t lose taking Game 6 3-1 to force Game 7 against the Capitals. Continue reading

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Game 4 Capitals 2 Islanders 1 Backstrom’s overtime winner evens series

It was all set up for the Islanders. Following a thrilling 2-1 Game 3 overtime triumph on captain John Tavares’ goal 15 seconds in, the Long Island hosts had a great chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over … Continue reading

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Capitals comeback squares series, defeat Islanders 4-3 to take Game 2

The Islanders had their chances. They easily could’ve taken a commanding 2-0 series lead on the Capitals with the next two in their barn. Instead, they had to settle for a split in Washington. The Caps rallied from a 3-1 … Continue reading

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Islanders get off to good start in Game 1 win over Capitals

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

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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