Islanders likely to make changes next season despite late-season surge
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Islanders are reflecting on their accomplishments this season, how they overcame a coaching change and a poor standings to reach the playoffs, and how they fought through five straight losses in the first round. It was a matter of pride for humans. Hurricane. It’s impossible to say for sure at this […]
Hurricanes end Islanders’ season with Game 5 win
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Islanders played incredibly well until the moment it became impossible to score. They ended their season Tuesday night after clawing their way back from an early deficit before the third period began. They lost 6-3 in five games to a superior Carolina Hurricanes team in a series that followed a through […]
Islanders vs. Hurricanes Game 5 prediction: NHL Playoffs odds, picks
Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. Patrick Roy returned to Cadillac in favor of Ferrari in Game 4 against the Hurricanes on Saturday, and the Islanders won 3-2 in overtime. In Roy’s analogy, the experienced Semyon Varlamov is “comfortable,” […]
Ilya Sorokin not dwelling on his Game 3 Islanders meltdown
RALEIGH, N.C. — When Ilya Sorokin stood in the tunnel after being ejected in Game 3 against the Hurricanes, all he could think about was the three goals he had allowed. “That’s it,” he said Monday. “There’s nothing else.” It’s been some time since Thursday’s 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes, so Sorokin was able to […]
Islanders hope another hot streak is coming as they face Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. — It’s time for the Islanders to get ready for the season. Also. Matt Barzal’s double-overtime win on Saturday was cathartic, but the Islanders need this to be their version of Dave Roberts’ steal. So it’s just the beginning of a comeback that will look to take the next step in Game 5 […]
Islanders’ Robert Bortuzzo bailed out after costly Game 4 penalty
If the Islanders had lost on Saturday, a third-period penalty taken by Robert Bortuzzo would have been the main reason. Bortuzzo’s Jakob Slavin hook looked like it was needed for a moment, but Slavin escaped and the Islanders held a 2-1 lead. But Kyle Palmieri came in to take out Slavin’s angle, and a penalty […]
Semyon Varlamov comes up big on birthday in Islanders’ win
The Islanders avoided a full-blown crisis that could overshadow even the end of the season with one bad game for their goaltender. But even as Ilya Sorokin’s struggles relegated him to reserve duty for the rest of the postseason, Semyon Varlamov didn’t faze one bit as long as it lasted. Varlamov had another strong, winning […]
Islanders’ Mathew Barzal makes impact in series in nick of time
This series was waiting for Mathew Barzal to enter the game after three games in which the Islanders superstar recorded just one point. It came after Barzal scored two goals in Game 4, including the game-winning goal in double overtime, changing the course of the game and driving play all night with a front line […]
Mathew Barzal’s goal keeps Islanders alive in first round
Highlights from Game 4, where the Islanders defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime. 3 stars 1. Matthew Barzal Barzal’s individual effort for his first goal, after putting together a quiet series up to that point, was top-notch. He then scored the winning goal and added two more points. Matthew Barzal of the New York Islanders […]
Islanders win double overtime thriller in Game 4 to stay alive vs. Hurricanes
The Islanders had enough life to extend the season a few more days. Facing elimination on their home ice and falling behind early, the Islanders mustered enough fight and resilience to come back, with Mathew Barzal’s winner winning 3-2 in overtime on Saturday. , Game 5 sent the series back to Raleigh, North Carolina. . […]