Islanders falter in final moments of disappointing defeat to Blue Jackets following star player’s ejection
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Shaken Islanders Team At least the Islanders are feeling shaken up after their recent game. On Sunday, Matt Barzal was ejected for using his stick aggressively against Mason Marchment, which could have larger implications than the team’s late-game collapse in a 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets. This loss was capped […]
WWII veteran sings anthem before Islanders game
Islanders Honor WWII Veteran with Anthem Performance The New York Islanders are known for their special national anthem performances, and their recent game against the New York Rangers showcased that perfectly. Before the game kicked off at UBS Arena, 104-year-old World War II veteran Dominic Critelli took to the ice, proudly wearing a blue Islanders […]
Islanders’ progress clearly shown in impressive victory over Rangers
Islanders Secure Victory Against Rangers A year ago, or even two or three years back, the Islanders would have typically stumbled in this situation. How often have they gotten off to a promising start, only to falter and lose? It feels like too many times to count. But this time, the Islanders didn’t buckle under […]
Islanders hopeful Ilya Sorokin will be back shortly
The initial prognosis for Ilya Sorokin by the Islanders might have been a bit too hopeful. As expected, he won’t be back for the Islanders’ first game after the break. Instead, Sorokin was placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury right before the Saturday matchup against the Rangers, with Marcus Hogberg serving as […]
Bo Horvat’s comeback provides a major lift for the Islanders
Bo Horvat Returns to Islanders After Injury Five games without Bo Horvat felt longer than it actually was for the Islanders. “It’s not fun being out,” Horvat expressed Saturday morning before making his return from a lower-body injury against the Rangers. “I want to be out there competing with my teammates. They’ve done a solid […]
Rangers’ Mike Sullivan highly commends Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer
Mike Sullivan Praises Rookie Matthew Schaefer Mike Sullivan, who spent years coaching Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in Pittsburgh, has developed a keen eye for talent in the NHL. Ahead of the Rangers’ visit to UBS Arena, he shared his thoughts on Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the first overall pick in this year’s draft. […]
Islanders and Rangers face a pivotal moment
Islanders vs. Rangers: A Fresh Start Post-Christmas The Islanders and Rangers are set to clash on Saturday night at UBS Arena, both hoping to hit the reset button after the holiday break. With just two points separating the teams in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference standings, there’s plenty at stake, although the Islanders have […]
Islanders battle hard but lose in the final moments to the Red Wings
DETROIT — Islanders Fight in Horvat’s Absence The Islanders displayed a no-bend, no-break approach during the two games they played without Bo Horvat. They finally got a breakthrough in the third period on Tuesday, though they almost let go of a one-point lead that they held for most of the game, ultimately losing 3-2 to […]
Determined Marc Gatcomb is pushing the Islanders to take action
Islanders’ Mark Gatcomb Proves His Worth DETROIT — Mark Gatcomb made his return to the Islanders’ roster recently for the first time since Game 2 of the season, and it initially seemed like it would be a short stay. After all, Gatcomb had spent a lot of this year in the AHL. He was brought […]
Pat LaFontaine is enjoying these Patrick Roy Islanders.
Pat LaFontaine Talks About Islanders’ Recent Success DETROIT — Pat LaFontaine, during his induction into the Islanders Hall of Fame on Saturday, didn’t get the chance to discuss the current team on the ice. However, he shared his positive thoughts with reporters during a break in the Isles’ 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay. It seems […]