Max Tsyplakov providing jolt to Islanders fourth line
The fourth row of islanders has experienced ocean changes since Max Tseplakov joined Kyle MacLean and Mark Gatcom. A 4-3 overtime loss to the flames on Saturday marked yet another game where the bottom trio was one of the better forward groups, with the fourth row taking on a pair of goals and driving for […]
Islanders’ overtime loss to Flames hurts even more with playoff implications
How do you feel three periods of pain, just stinging a bit so slightly in the heat of a playoff race? Well, looking at two of Calgary's four goals on Saturday, it's one way for Matt Coroner, a native Green Lawn and a childhood islander fan. The other is watching Nazem Kadri win the game […]
Islanders’ Patrick Roy puzzled by goaltender interference rule again
One of the best goaltenders in the history of the sport is the enforcement of goaltender interference in the NHL, mystical, just like everyone else. “Maybe we should ask a question, what's the goalkeeper interference now?” Patrick Roy said after his islanders worked overtime on Thursday to beat the Canadiens 4-3. “It's become tough and […]
Bo Horvat delivers two goals as Islanders pick up win over Canadiens
For either team, there was no need to look at all proof of how important the game was. The Islanders and the Canadians treated this Thursday night's tilt as a playoff game, putting together a stiff, physical 60 minutes as space is limited and both teams need to work hard for the chance. All over […]
Islanders’ 2026 All-Star Game may be an entirely different event
Islanders will hold an event at UBS Arena in February 2026. Whether that event is an All-Star Game, well, that's not that clear anymore. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters Wednesday at the league's annual GM meeting in Manalapin, Florida. In other words, this February's four-country showdown was very good, allowing us to go back […]
Islanders get Adam Pelech back but lose Alexander Romanov to illness
PITTSBURGH — Adam Perek has returned to the islander lineup, but Tuesday wasn't the long-awaited day when he could play six opening night defensemen for the first time since October 25th. The sick revolving carousel has now landed at Alexander Romanov. He missed out on a 4-2 comeback victory over the Penguins due to illness. […]
Islanders rally past Penguins to make playoff hopes feel real again
PITTSBURGH — Islanders keep flirting with the playoff races, and even when they say they should be, they're stuck to the edges to the point where they can't say they're out. However, when it's time to commit, this on-again, off-again relationship always seems to return to mediocre. Or at least that's what it did. Ilya […]
Islanders need Noah Dobson to keep stepping up after critical goal
PITTSBURGH — This was a massive play by players at a massive moment, something Noah Dobson did in the third term on Sunday night. The Islanders tied the Panthers 2-2 as Dobson quickly removed the puck from Sam Linehart and skated for a goal in the final game, from just below the Red Line to […]
Ilya Sorokin unlikely to get much rest during Islanders’ stretch run
Pittsburgh – Now everything looks pretty quaint. It's a big preseason conversation about reducing Ilya Sorokin's workload. In reality, there are ways to get in the way of things, and it's been quite a few months since I heard the phrase “back surgery,” right? All involved will admit that it is not ideal that Sorokin […]
Islanders’ Mike Reilly returns from heart surgery to make an impact
The islanders knew this was coming. Mike Riley knew this was coming. Still, when it was revealed on Sunday morning that Riley would play later that night, the difference between knowing and seeing was too obvious. “It feels like they didn't believe it for a moment,” Riley said. This is the moment when Riley spent […]