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 […]
Islanders scoring more but need to get back to defensive roots
TEMPE, Ariz. — Jared Bednar was asked Tuesday morning about the Islanders' reputation as disciplined, defensive and organized. It's a brand they've built over the years, and it's not one you can throw away half a season, at least among casual watchers. But the Avalanche coach isn't like that. “Well, that doesn’t seem to be […]
Semyon Varlamov likely out with injury, Islanders call up Appleby
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Islanders are back to collectively holding their breath about goaltending. The Isles called up Ken Appleby from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday. This suggests that Semyon Varlamov, who left Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche with an apparent injury at 14:52 into the game, will be unavailable for Thursday's game against the […]
Semyon Varlamov exits game with apparent injury in Islanders scare
DENVER — Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov left Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche with an apparent injury just 14 minutes, 52 seconds into the game, with Ilya Sorokin coming on in relief. Varlamov previously missed the Dec. 29 game against Washington with an undisclosed injury, with the Islanders' Ken Appleby dressing as Varlamov's backup. […]
Islanders’ Lane Lambert rips officials for ‘terrible’ call vs. Avalanche
DENVER — Lane Lambert has refrained from criticizing officiating for most of his tenure as Islanders head coach. That trend disappeared on Tuesday. “I thought it was Mike Riley's.” [interference] The call was terrible,” Lambert said after Colorado lost 5-4 in overtime to the Avalanche, who tied the game 4-4 on a power play after […]
Islanders hang tough, lose to powerful Avalanche in overtime
DENVER — The Islanders have made it a habit to hang out in almost every game this season. But even they can only withstand so much pressure before the dam bursts. The Avalanche imposed their will on the Islanders through overtime losing 5-4, but the Islanders were very fortunate to get the points, with Nathan […]