Islanders activate Adam Pelech in desperately needed boost
The Islanders reinstated defenseman Adam Pelech from long-term injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's game against the Canucks, returning No. 3 to the action after missing 20 games with an upper-body injury. Peleku is believed to have injured his wrist in Ottawa on Nov. 24 against the Senators, where Sebastian Aho was also injured. Since then, […]
Islanders frustrated hit on Matt Martin wasn’t five-minute major
Among the infamy for the Islanders in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights, Tobias Bjornfot's third-inning RBI single against Matt Martin drew complaints from the visitors after the game. The Islanders felt that Bjornfoto should have received a five-minute major instead of a two-minute minor for driving Martin into the boards, considering Martin had […]
Islanders battle but fade late in loss to Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS — The Islanders are used to fist-pumping defeats, but this time was different. This wasn't a blown lead or an overtime loss. This game was a close one all night long for the Islanders against the Stanley Cup champions. However, the Golden Knights got the knockout, and the Islanders couldn't convert enough opportunities […]
Islanders’ Matt Martin proves worth — even when he’s not in lineup
LAS VEGAS — The value of a player like Matt Martin is sometimes more apparent when he's not in the lineup. It was the same Tuesday against Colorado after Samuel Girard hit Robert Bortuzzo with a hit along the wall that got little response from the Islanders. Two days later, Martin quickly returned to action, […]
Islanders vs. Golden Knights odds, prediction: Take the Under
Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. It's been a slippery slope into the new year for the Golden Knights, who have dropped seven of their past nine games. While the poor results could be blamed on serious injuries, the […]
Islanders reliant on Ilya Sorokin in deja vu season
LAS VEGAS — Ilya Sorokin has been here before, and that's ultimately the biggest reason to believe he can still handle it. Two years ago, Sorokin found the back of the net in nine consecutive games since the start of the season. Last season, they played 10 consecutive games, including two consecutive games, from December […]
Samuel Bolduc maximizing unexpected Islanders chance
LAS VEGAS — Samuel Bolduc's season could be back to plan soon, and Adam Pelech is getting closer to a return by the day. After Perec participated in Friday's practice, coach Lane Lambert announced that Perec had been placed on long-term injured reserve in late November, leaving the door open for him to appear in […]
Why Islanders can’t get enough of this postgame pizza
TEMPE, Ariz. — Standing outside the visitors' locker room after an NHL game, you start to notice something odd. Postgame meals include fruit, and the tables are almost always stacked with pizza boxes. And that greasy, cheesy option seems to be the most popular. So why do the world's top athletes eat several slices in […]
Islanders beat Coyotes thanks to dominant third period
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Islanders may come from all over the country, but Mallett Arena felt like home Thursday. The 4,600-seat building was transformed into UBS Arena West as the Islanders defeated the Coyotes 5-1 in front of a crowd more blue and orange than Kachina. “Honestly, I wasn’t expecting it in Arizona, but it […]
Mathew Barzal earns third All-Star nod after strong Islanders start
TEMPE, Ariz. — Mathew Barzal was named an All-Star for the third time in his career, as the NHL released the initial list of players who will head to Toronto in a month, one from each team, on Thursday. Barzal was also named an All-Star in 2019 and 2020, and later won the Fastest Skater […]