‘You can’t buy their experience’: Why the Islanders signed their three veteran forwards for this moment
5 years, 8 months ago

‘You can’t buy their experience’: Why the Islanders signed their three veteran forwards for this moment

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — There are numbers and there are numbers. Or the three assists for Filppula, who’s about to play his 162nd playoff game as the Islanders hunt for the sweep on Tuesday in Pittsburgh. “Obviously, you want to be part of a team that has a chance, but the league is so even, it’s hard to say in the summer,” Filppula said. But the good start gave everybody belief.” Tom Kuhnhackl fights for the puck with the Penguins ’ Garrett Wilson in the Islanders’ Game 3 win on Sunday. “When you don’t play every game, it’s tough on you and when you get in, you want to show you should stay there and do anything in your power to help the team.

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Cizikas, Lee score 2 each as Islanders beat Penguins 6-3
1 week, 5 days ago

Cizikas, Lee score 2 each as Islanders beat Penguins 6-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday night. Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anthony Duclair also scored, and Mathew Barzal and Alexander Romanov each had two assists for New York, which had lost three of four. Lee made it 3-1 at 8:36 as his shot from …

Pageau, Horvat lead Islanders to 4-3 win over Hurricanes
1 month ago

Pageau, Horvat lead Islanders to 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jean Gabriel-Pageau had a goal and two assists, Bo Horvat snapped a 13-game scoring drought and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday. Maxim Tsyplakov had a goal and an assist, and Oliver Wahlstrom also scored to help the Islanders snap a two-game skid and win for the second time in seven games. …

Tristan Jarry’s small step forward, Sidney Crosby’s frustration: 3 Penguins takeaways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tristan Jarry’s small step forward, Sidney Crosby’s frustration: 3 Penguins takeaways

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Their season seemingly on the verge of collapsing before Thanksgiving, there was a bright spot for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night: Tristan Jarry. Evgeni Malkin’s rough night Evgeni Malkin was off to one of the finest starts to a season before the decision was made for him to play …

Penguins' Domination Over Islanders: Crosby's Goals Lead Penguins to Victory
2 months ago

Penguins' Domination Over Islanders: Crosby's Goals Lead Penguins to Victory

Associated Press  

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the New York Islanders after Sidney Crosby scored two goals in the Penguins’ 3-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens. The Islanders have gone 4-6-2 overall with a 1-2-0 record in Metropolitan Division play, while the Penguins have a 5-7-1 record overall and a 0-2-0 record in Metropolitan Division games.

Ducks Dominate Islanders, Secure First Win in Road Trip Battle
2 months, 1 week ago

Ducks Dominate Islanders, Secure First Win in Road Trip Battle

Associated Press  

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the New York Islanders 3-1 in a thrilling game two of their four-game road trip. Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry scored power-play goals, while Lukas Dostal made several impressive saves to keep the Islanders at bay. The Ducks earned their first win in the series and will have a six-game homestand following their game in Pittsburgh …

Ducks get two power-play goals and beat the Islanders
2 months, 1 week ago

Ducks get two power-play goals and beat the Islanders

LA Times  

Alex Killorn of the Ducks looks to pass the puck during the first period. Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry scored power-play goals, Lukas Dostal turned aside 41 shots and the Ducks beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday night. Mathew Barzal scored his second of the season and Ilya Sorokin finished with 19 saves, but the Islanders lost for …

Islanders focused on getting off to strong start in first full season under Patrick Roy
3 months, 1 week ago

Islanders focused on getting off to strong start in first full season under Patrick Roy

Associated Press  

New York Islanders Last season: 39-27-16. What to expect After a strong finish down the stretch, the Islanders head into their first full season under Roy with a focus on getting off to a strong start. The Islanders return mostly the same lineup that played in first-round losses to Carolina the last two years, so there is familiarity for a …

Islanders avoid series sweep beating Hurricanes 3-2 in 2OT
8 months, 1 week ago

Islanders avoid series sweep beating Hurricanes 3-2 in 2OT

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mathew Barzal scored his second goal of the game on a deflection 1:24 into the second overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 4 on Saturday to avoid a sweep in their first-round playoff series. LIGHTNING 6, PANTHERS 3 TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of …

Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep
8 months, 1 week ago

Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mathew Barzal capped a solid all-around effort by the New York Islanders with their season on the line to get a big win. Barzal scored his second goal of the game on a deflection 1:24 into the second overtime and the Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 4 on Saturday to avoid a sweep in …

Lightning and Islanders searching for answers to rebound from 2-0 deficits in NHL playoffs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lightning and Islanders searching for answers to rebound from 2-0 deficits in NHL playoffs

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Experience tells the Tampa Bay Lightning it’s time to go to work — not panic. “Obviously it’s a big hole, but we have done it before,” Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said. “It’s our job to make sure it’s 2-1.” PANTHERS at LIGHTNING, Panthers lead 2-0, 7 p.m. The good news, Panthers coach Paul Maurice said without revealing …

Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles’ win over Penguins. Sorokin stops Crosby’s late penalty shot
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles’ win over Penguins. Sorokin stops Crosby’s late penalty shot

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night. That’s what I love about this group — there are so many vets on this team and they knew it was important to …

Islanders bring home winning streak into matchup with the Penguins
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Islanders bring home winning streak into matchup with the Penguins

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders Elmont, New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Islanders +175, Penguins -227 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders will try to keep a four-game home win streak alive when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins have a 36-6-6 record when scoring at least three goals. LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 8-1-1, averaging …

Tom Wilson scores hours after grandfather’s death to lead inspired Capitals by reeling Pens 6-0
10 months ago

Tom Wilson scores hours after grandfather’s death to lead inspired Capitals by reeling Pens 6-0

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Tom Wilson made a trip home to Toronto last week to see his ailing grandfather, Jake Avery, one final time. But I’m pretty happy to get this one for him.” Wilson’s short-handed goal set the tone in a game that seemed to signal two longtime rivals heading in opposite directions. Ovechkin scored his 840th career goal and added …

Adam Pelech’s overtime goal lifts Islanders past skidding Penguins 5-4
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Adam Pelech’s overtime goal lifts Islanders past skidding Penguins 5-4

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Adam Pelech found himself in an unusual position: on the ice in overtime, with plenty of room to work. The New York Islanders defenseman didn’t let it go to waste, beating Alex Nedeljkovic with a wrist shot from the slot 57 seconds into the extra period to give New York a 5-4 win over the skidding Pittsburgh Penguins …

Ducks lose to New York Islanders, 4-3
1 year ago

Ducks lose to New York Islanders, 4-3

LA Times  

Ducks center Leo Carlsson is pursued by Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson during the second period. Simon Holmstrom scored the tiebreaking, short-handed goal late with 1:33 left in regulation and the New York Islanders beat the Ducks 4-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Holmstrom skated down the left wing and whipped the puck past Ducks goaltender John Gibson …

Islanders take on the Ducks following overtime victory
1 year ago

Islanders take on the Ducks following overtime victory

Associated Press  

Anaheim Ducks vs. New York Islanders Elmont, New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Anaheim Ducks after the Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime. Mason McTavish has scored 10 goals with 11 assists for the Ducks. LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 7-1-2, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.9 assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.8 …

Islanders end the Capitals’ winning streak at 3 with a 3-0 shutout
1 year, 2 months ago

Islanders end the Capitals’ winning streak at 3 with a 3-0 shutout

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Semyon Varlamov thought all day about facing former teammate Alex Ovechkin and trying to keep the player with the second-most goals in NHL history off the score sheet. Casually calling Ovechkin “the best player in the world” after turning aside three of his fellow Russian’s shots, Varlamov picked up his second shutout of the season and 22nd of …

Islanders head into offseason stinging from playoff loss
1 year, 8 months ago

Islanders head into offseason stinging from playoff loss

Associated Press  

Days after being ousted from the playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes, Anders Lee and the New York Islanders are still dealing with the stinging disappointment. “It’s been a bummer of a few days, to be honest,” the Islanders’ captain said Monday at the team’s practice facility in East Meadow, New York. So we’re all just processing it right now and …

Islanders beat Hurricanes, cut playoff series deficit to 3-2
1 year, 8 months ago

Islanders beat Hurricanes, cut playoff series deficit to 3-2

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The New York Islanders were ready to capitalize, both on a bizarre bounce of the puck and mistakes by the Carolina Hurricanes. Brock Nelson scored by knocking in an airborne puck that had bounced off the face of Carolina’s Sebastian Aho, and the Islanders added two goals following turnovers to beat the Hurricanes 3-2 on Tuesday night …

Scott Mayfield’s heroic penalty kill, Pierre Engvall’s tenacity help extend series for Islanders
1 year, 8 months ago

Scott Mayfield’s heroic penalty kill, Pierre Engvall’s tenacity help extend series for Islanders

New York Times  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The NHL’s official play-by-play document is a soporific, monotonous read. From his perspective, Mayfield said he originally thought he would be able to clear the puck from the corner, but “they collapse so well and jump so hard after draws.” He explained and demonstrated in the dressing room after the game that he essentially straddles the puck …

Sorokin stops 27 as Islanders down Flyers 4-0
1 year, 9 months ago

Sorokin stops 27 as Islanders down Flyers 4-0

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Scott Mayfield, Brock Nelson and rookie defenseman Samuel Bolduc each scored and Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves as the New York Islanders kept pace in the Eastern Conference wild-card race with a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. ”That’s the level of our intensity.” Bo Horvat, rookie forward Simon Holmstrom and defenseman Noah Dobson …

Islanders avoid frustration, get a boost from newcomer Pierre Engvall
1 year, 9 months ago

Islanders avoid frustration, get a boost from newcomer Pierre Engvall

New York Times  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — One phrase that gets bandied about frequently this time of the year about teams well out of the playoff race is that they’re “playing free.” Islanders coach Lane Lambert used it a couple of hours before facing the Ducks on Wednesday night at Honda Center, when asked about lowly Anaheim and San Jose, Saturday’s opponent. He’s going …

Gaudreau scores in shootout, Wild beat Islanders 2-1
1 year, 10 months ago

Gaudreau scores in shootout, Wild beat Islanders 2-1

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Frederick Gaudreau scored in the shootout to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. “The two groups play the same, play hard, big strong teams, physicality, not a lot of room out there,” Minnesota coach Dean Evason said of the matchup with the Islanders. “You come on …

Clutterbuck, Varlamov lead Islanders to 3-1 win over Bruins
3 years ago

Clutterbuck, Varlamov lead Islanders to 3-1 win over Bruins

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Cal Clutterbuck scored twice and Semyon Varlamov stopped 40 shots for his first win of the season as the New York Islanders beat the depleted Boston Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night. “We didn’t give up much the first two periods and then we sat back a little bit more than we needed to in the third,” New …

Nelson helps Islanders beat Penguins 5-3 to reach 2nd round
3 years, 7 months ago

Nelson helps Islanders beat Penguins 5-3 to reach 2nd round

Associated Press  

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders didn’t get discouraged when they kept falling behind. Brock Nelson scored twice in New York’s three-goal second and the Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in Game 6 on Wednesday night. Anthony Beauvillier had a goal and two assists, and Kyle Palmieri and Ryan Pulock also scored to help the Islanders beat the …

Killer B’s bring the sting, Ilya Sorokin stands tall: 6 takeaways from the Islanders’ Game 6 clincher
3 years, 7 months ago

Killer B’s bring the sting, Ilya Sorokin stands tall: 6 takeaways from the Islanders’ Game 6 clincher

New York Times  

The Islanders somehow managed to dispatch the Penguins in six games while being outplayed for about 4 1/2 of them. Let’s look at how the Islanders got through to the second round: Killer B’s on the swarm The Anthony Beauvillier–Brock Nelson–Josh Bailey line definitely had some extended shifts without the puck this series — everyone who saw ice time against …

Islanders stun Pens 3-2 in double OT, take 3-2 series lead
3 years, 7 months ago

Islanders stun Pens 3-2 in double OT, take 3-2 series lead

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The New York Islanders spent the better part of four periods hanging on thanks largely to the sheer brilliance of rookie goaltender Ilya Sorokin. Jarry’s ill-advised clearing attempt early in the second overtime went right to New York forward Josh Bailey, who raced in to score the winner and give the Islanders a 3-2 victory in Game 5 …

Sorokin, Islanders beat Penguins 4-1 in Game 4 to tie series
3 years, 7 months ago

Sorokin, Islanders beat Penguins 4-1 in Game 4 to tie series

Associated Press  

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — After two tough losses, the New York Islanders turned back to Ilya Sorokin in a game they needed to win, and the rookie goalie came through. Sorokin, who had 39 saves in the Islanders’ 4-3 win in Game 1, was back in goal after Semyon Varlamov started Games 2 and 3 — both losses. “Ilya’s been through …

Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 in Game 3
3 years, 7 months ago

Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 in Game 3

Associated Press  

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Each time the New York Islanders tried to get some momentum, the Pittsburgh Penguins had an answer. Brandon Tanev scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:36 left and the Penguins beat the Islanders 5-4 in Game 3 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 series lead. The Penguins went back ahead as Letang’s point shot deflected up in …

Five things the Islanders need to do to regain control vs. the Penguins
3 years, 7 months ago

Five things the Islanders need to do to regain control vs. the Penguins

New York Times  

There’s a thing called a Pittsburgh Salad. The Isles’ first two games in Pittsburgh had a slight Pittsburgh Salad feel: Some good items but overall a slightly unsatisfied feeling after splitting with a split. Going home, where they’ll have the last change for the next two games, will help, but putting these past two games behind them will help more. …

Kreider scores late to lift Rangers over Islanders 3-2
4 years, 11 months ago

Kreider scores late to lift Rangers over Islanders 3-2

Associated Press  

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Chris Kreider and the New York Rangers like they way they’ve been playing lately. Kreider scored a power-play goal with 25 seconds left to give the Rangers their fourth win in five games, 3-2 over the Islanders on Thursday night. “We’ve had a stretch here where we’ve definitely done a better job of that.” With the Islanders’ …

Cut loose by the Penguins, Tom Kuhnhackl helped show the Islanders how to win
5 years, 8 months ago

Cut loose by the Penguins, Tom Kuhnhackl helped show the Islanders how to win

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — A few inches to the right and Tom Kuhnhackl might still be a Penguin. “Oh … you’re going to bring that up again with the post?” Kuhnhackl said on Tuesday, after his current team, the Islanders, dispatched the Penguins 3-1 in Pittsburgh to earn a stunning sweep of their first-round series. “‘Trotzy’ reminds me of that too.” “Trotzy” …

Filppula lifts surging Islanders past Blues 2-1 in OT
5 years, 11 months ago

Filppula lifts surging Islanders past Blues 2-1 in OT

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Even when they aren’t playing great, the New York Islanders are managing to keep winning. “And that allows us to survive those moments when we’re not at our best.” Jordan Eberle had a goal in the first period for New York, and Robin Lehner stopped 30 shots. That’s what we got to keep on doing.” Binnington stopped …

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