Tag Archives: NY Islanders

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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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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Islanders re-sign Boychuk for seven years $42 million

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Derek

In a move that should give them staying power when they relocate to Brooklyn, the Islanders made big news by re-signing defenseman Johnny Boychuk to a seven-year $42 million. After dealing away two second round picks (2015 & 2016) plus a … 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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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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Sabres trade Stewart to Wild, Mitchell and Flynn to Canadiens

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Derek

How much are the Sabres tanking? They parted with two bit parts to the rival Canadiens for picks. You can’t make it up. Continue reading →

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Islanders add goalie help with Neuvirth

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders upgraded at the backup spot adding Michal Neuvirth from Buffalo for Chad Johnson. Continue reading →

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Islanders lock up Nick Leddy to 7-year $38.5 million extension

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders re-signed defenseman Nick Leddy to a seven-year extension worth a reported $38.5 million. Acquired by Team President and GM Garth Snow from Chicago a day before the season, the 23-year old has fit in well under coach Jack … Continue reading →

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Rangers Not On Par With Islanders

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Derek

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

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Derek

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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