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In Playoffs, Islanders can clinch third place versus Penguins

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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Rangers top Islanders 2-1 to win final regular season meeting at Nassau Coliseum

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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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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Matt Martin suspended one game

The NHL suspended Matt Martin one game for kneeing Stars defenseman Trevor Daley during the first period of Tuesday’s game. He was assessed a kneeing major and game misconduct. He’ll forfeit $5,376.34 to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. It is … 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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Bailey Shoots Islanders Past Devils 3-2

Josh Bailey led an Isles comeback over the Devils allowing them to prevail in a shootout. Continue reading

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“First Place Islanders” Sweep Penguins On Billy Smith Night

On a special night, the Islanders honored Billy Smith by sweeping the Penguins with a big 4-1 win to move into a first place tie. They’re off to a 14-6-0 start. The club’s best since 1987-88. Continue reading

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