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. . […]
Islanders need to begin retooling if this series ends as expected
Perhaps the organization’s reaction to not getting past the first round for three straight seasons says everything about how serious the Islanders are about developing a championship contender. Assuming a miracle doesn’t happen with the Isles losing 3-0 to Carolina and facing elimination on Saturday, unless owners are comfortable asking season ticket holders to fork […]
Islanders only can hope for miracle comeback vs. Hurricanes
The Islanders have no choice but to keep believing in themselves and hope they can make history. So while the fact that we lost three games in a row when we had a chance to win is definitely bad, we have no choice but to try to take it as a positive. “I thought we […]
Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen keeps Islanders at bay when it matters most
Highlights from Game 3, when the Islanders lost 3-2 to the Hurricanes, putting them in a 2-0 hole in the playoff series. 3 stars 1. Frederick Andersen Carolina’s netminder didn’t have a great first two periods, but he had a great third period. When the islanders applied pressure, Andersen held the fort. In Game 3, […]
Islanders Suffer Epic 3-Goal Lead Collapse To Deepen Their Playoff Deficit To 2-0, And Just … How Does This Happen?
I just … I don’t understand. This season, the New York Islanders have had a bit of an issue holding on to leads. However, it looked like those days were over as they headed into the playoffs … nope. And not only are they still around, but one of these moments happened in dramatic fashion […]