Islanders’ Kyle MacLean may have more Hurricanes connections than Devils
RALEIGH, N.C. — There’s been a lot of talk about Kyle McClain’s local ties, but he might feel more at home here in the Carolinas because his father, John, was a Devils great. Yes, Kyle MacLean was born in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and John MacLean spent some time on the Devils’ staff, even though […]
Islanders know they need better scoring chances against Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. — As much as Frederik Andersen’s 33 saves in Game 1 against the Islanders is a great story after the netminder returned from a blood clot issue in March, Andersen’s There’s at least some idea that they stole a -1 win. misleading. Yes, the Islanders had an advantage in shooting numbers – a […]
Islanders finding silver lining to Game 1 loss to Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. — Did enough happen in this Game 1 loss to the Hurricanes for the Islanders to leave PNC Arena feeling like they had the blueprint to win a series? Well, they certainly thought so. “Of course,” Kyle Palmieri said after Saturday night’s 3-1 loss in the playoff opener. “I think we found a […]
Islanders blow shot to steal Game 1 in loss to Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. — This was an ugly Game 1 that felt right at home for the Islanders, a tie game of sorts going into the final period for this team in a season where seemingly every game was a contest. It just became natural. wire. So even if the Islanders didn’t get the A-game on […]
Islanders owner Jon Ledecky surprises families going through trying times with playoff tickets, swag packs
Ahead of the New York Islanders’ pursuit of the Stanley Cup, some Long Island faithful got the surprise of a lifetime Friday. The Isles are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight year and sixth time in seven years. But it wasn’t an easy journey. They fired head coach Lane Lambert and […]
Noah Dobson ready for Islanders’ Game 1 vs. Hurricanes
The Islanders dodged one wounding bullet, but could still be hit by another. Noah Dobson practiced Friday and is expected to play in Game 1 against Carolina on Saturday, coach Patrick Roy said. However, Jean-Gabriel Pageau has never skated before and suffers from lower body problems. Noah Dobson returned to the ice on Friday and […]
Red-hot Islanders down Devils to clinch playoff spot
There are plenty of great options for the spot at a time in the Islanders’ season when things seemed to be at their bleakest. After losing in overtime against Chicago on January 19, Lane Lambert was fired and replaced by Patrick Roy, resulting in a record of 19 wins, 15 losses, and 11 draws. In […]
Kyle MacLean guts through illness, adds goal in Islanders’ win
Kyle McClain was drenched in sweat, his shirt sticking to his arms, and he couldn’t be happier. “You always score when you’re not doing well,” Cal Clutterbuck said before Monday night’s game. At least Clutterbuck has, including the last time the Islanders played at Prudential Center. The night before the November loss, Clutterbuck slept for […]
Islanders face one last hurdle to secure spot in NHL playoffs
The Islanders’ season has been a mess so far, but it’s pretty simple right now. Defeat the Devils. that’s all. A win over the Devils would likely give the Islanders third place in the Metropolitan Division and a first-round rematch with the Carolina team they beat at the same hurdle a year ago. Beating the […]
Semyon Varlamov to get start for Islanders vs. Devils
With a chance to finish third in the Metropolitan Division and clinch a postseason berth with Monday’s game against the Devils, the Islanders will continue to ride a goalie who lost just one game in regulation last month. “Varley’s plans are moving forward,” head coach Patrick Roy said. “Then let’s see what happens next.” Ilya […]