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 […]
Islanders erupt with four-goal third period to stun Panthers
Here comes the final game where the islanders face top-end opponents and check almost every box, including the most important ones. This was necessary in every way. The comeback took a 4-2 win over the Panthers at UBS Arena on Sunday night. This brought the Islanders together a third period of four goals and defeated […]
Islanders fan makes $1,000 shot from center ice in ‘electric’ moment
If only this fan was working overtime and on the ice. Diehard Islanders fan Sean Umhafer went viral by getting a lifelong shot from Center Ice as he scored a $1,000 ticket-master voucher in a 2-1 Oilers defeat to the Oilers on Friday night. “All dollars will probably be sent to more islanders' tickets,” Umifer, […]
How Islanders’ Max Tsyplakov reacted to Patrick Roy’s criticism
Max Tsyplakov personally did not take it. He knows he made a mistake by lifting the puck deeper in his zone on Tuesday night, then making a mistake directly towards his goal. And more than that, he hasn't been excited about his game in general lately. So, hearing about coach Patrick Roy and telling him […]
Islanders lose to talented Oilers in overtime
The islanders spent three games before Friday and looked like a group that had just seen their best friends being traded. That was no longer the case at home against Edmonton. Instead, they looked like a group that had just seen the best scorers traded. The strength that was lacking at least at the beginning […]
Islanders saddled with messy situation at forward after Brock Nelson trade
Patrick Roy didn't do much to hide his frustration with Maxim Tseplakov on Tuesday night. Just 37 seconds after the islanders tied the game together in one in the second season, deep within Tsyplakov's own zone led straight to Philip Danaw's goal. “Sippy had a terrible turnover, actually when we scored two on the same […]
Islanders’ Kyle MacLean won’t make excuses for Year 2 woes
Los Angeles – A year ago, Kyle MacLean plunged into the islander scene like a supernova, playing with energy and courage. In his second year at 25, he followed a more stringent course. “I'm definitely still learning,” he told the Post after dying sick on Sunday before a 4-1 defeat to the Kings on Tuesday […]
Islanders fail to get closer in playoff race after getting drubbed by Kings
Los Angeles – Unlucky, poor play. And there's a fusion of both. It's the only way to explain the islanders' play on Tuesday night in a disastrous 4-1 defeat to the Kings at crypto.com arena. Instead of once on this trip, two times the islanders had the chance to reach within three points of the […]
Hudson Fasching trying to remind changing Islanders of his worth
LOS ANGELES – When he jumped into the scene two years ago, Hudson Fassing appeared to be part of the Islander's fourth line succession plan. Now, whether it's time to implement a playoff push, the franchise appears to be about to change this summer, so he's still a factor for the islanders. “It's definitely a […]