Islanders fired up by late whistle that cost them power play
Stop me if you've heard this story before, but the Islanders were frustrated by a call late in Monday's game. But it was Ben Chiarot's call to get in on Anders Lee at 16:10 of the game that ended up being a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings at UBS Arena. The Islanders were angry […]
Islanders blow lead as third-period struggles reappear in loss to Red Wings
So perhaps one win doesn't indicate that the Islanders have solved many problems. Just when you thought the Islanders were out of their “Groundhog Day” doom loop in the third period, “I Got You Babe” came over the clock radio Monday night and the Islanders were back at the starting point. I returned to If […]
Islanders snap three-game skid with home win over Blues
Back on home ice, he snapped out of his stupor and returned to NHL-.500. Saturday night won't change the big picture that the Islanders started the season well below par. But after three straight gut-punch losses on the road, each one worse than the last, this 3-1 win over the Blues was as much about […]
Islanders blow third-period lead in heartbreaking loss to Red Wings
DETROIT — Next game, a third-period lead, then another loss. At this point, what else can you expect from the Islanders, who magically bounced what should have been a great road trip to three losses? Thursday's game, which ended in a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings on Lucas Raymond's game-winning goal with less than […]
Islanders still looking to spark struggling power play
DETROIT — The Islanders have set up their power play unit essentially as a mirror of their top two lines, with Anders Lee, Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau together on one side and Max Tsyplakov on the other. , Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri are placed together. Both lines played well at 5-on-5. However, this […]
Islanders’ sort through blue line decision as roster crunch looms
DETROIT — There are still at least 10 days before the Islanders need to make a decision on Isaiah George, and the original timeline for Adam Pelech's return from a presumed broken jaw It is set for four to six weeks from Nov. 1, when he was shot in the face. 1. Pelech had not […]
Islanders vs. Red Wings prediction, odds: NHL picks, best bets
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. The Islanders will conclude their five-game road trip against the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. They earned four points from their first four games, but suffered their […]
Islanders can’t be content with moral victories to end road trip
DETROIT — The Islanders started Wednesday barely holding onto the last playoff spot in the East. If they can come home Thursday night on the right side of the playoff cut line and above NHL-0.500 for the first time in almost a month, it will be a decent reward after being on the road for […]
Islanders’ Pierre Engvall thriving since return from demotion
DETROIT — There was a hint of a smile on Pierre Envall's face when asked Tuesday night if his mindset had changed since being recalled by the Islanders. “I try not to think about it too much,” Engvall said. “I just try to do my best every day and control what I can control. That's […]
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov returns to lineup from upper-body injury
CALGARY, Alberta — The Islanders finally took a big step toward a full recovery on Tuesday, as Alexander Romanov returned from an upper-body injury and played in his first game against the Flames in more than two weeks. Romanov has been preparing for his return from an upper-body injury through this five-game road trip, joining […]