NHL: Vancouver Canucks at New York Islanders

Islanders start second half of season knowing it’s crunch time

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NEW YORK — The Islanders got a small taste of what life in the second half of the season would…

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Three second half storylines to watch for the Islanders

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The New York Islanders entered the All-Star Break with the sixth-best record in the National Hockey League. Yet the team…

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Jan 21, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a power play goal against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Three takeaways from the Islanders 4-2 win over the Rangers

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NEW YORK — It took the Islanders three tries, but they finally defeated the New York Rangers, 4-2. Josh Bailey, Anthony…

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Jan 18, 2020; Uniondale, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrate after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Veteran mistakes are costing the Islanders as of late

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Hockey is a game of mistakes, and the ability to capitalize on those mistakes has left its mark on the…

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NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Islanders

Three takeaways from Isles 5-2 win over the Lightning

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders captured their eighth consecutive win on Friday with 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mathew…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins

Clean Sweep: Isles defeat Pens 3-1 to advance to second round

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Break out the brooms. The Islanders defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 and swept their divisional rival, a feat the Isles…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Three Takeaways: ‘Hey Josh Bailey, how’d you score that goal?’

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders have a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins after Friday’s 3-1…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Isles take 2-0 series lead in Game 2 victory over the Pens

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — As if the Islanders’ improbable 103 point season and second place finish weren’t enough, they’re headed to…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Three Takeaways: Kuhnhackl was ‘dancing’ vs. Pens in Game 1

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders took the opening game of their first-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3 in overtime. Josh…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Bailey’s overtime goal leads Isles to 4-3 Game 1 victory over Pens

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — It was as if time stood still for Mathew Barzal in overtime of his first Stanley Cup Playoff…

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Mar 23, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Bailey’s late goals lift Isles to 4-2 win over Flyers

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Islanders needed a win, bad. They needed goals, bad. And they got both on Saturday afternoon, with…

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Nov 10, 2018; Sunrise, FL, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with left wing Josh Bailey (12) and defenseman Nick Leddy (2) in the first period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Three players the Islanders need to step up in final push towards playoffs

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With the season coming down to the wire and the race in the Metropolitan Division tightening every day, the Islanders…

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Mar 11, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) deflects a puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports

Greiss stepping in nicely at all-important time

When the New York Islanders shelled out a three-year, $10 million contract to Thomas Greiss in January of 2017, they…

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Mar 11, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; The New York Islanders react to fans after winning 2-0 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports

After win over Blue Jackets, Isles need to keep positive momentum going

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders got the win they needed on Monday night, now they need that positive momentum to keep…

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NHL: New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets

Islanders bounce back with dominant win over Blue Jackets

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Considering the way the Islanders have played this season, head coach Barry Trotz probably didn’t take too kindly to the…

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Jan 10, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Three Takeaways: Isles will take ugly win over Rangers

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NEW YORK — The Islanders left the Island of Manhattan with a win over the New York Rangers. The 4-3 victory…

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Jan 10, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) scores a goal the game winning goal against New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. The New York Islanders won 4-3.

Escape from Manhattan: Isles steal win over Rangers in Bizarre Garden showdown

NEW YORK — The Optimist might look at the Islanders shots on goal total in the third period say they were…

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Nov 1, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) celebrates his goal with New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) against The Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Brocktober turns into Brovember as Nelson continues to roll

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NEW YORK — Islander fans had to be quick on their feet on Saturday night as Brock Nelson’s hot start of…

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Nov 1, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders celebrate the 3-2 win in shootouts against The Pittsburgh Penguins during shootouts at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Islanders make it four wins in a row with win over Pens

NEW YORK — The Islanders captured their fourth straight win on Thursday night with a 3-2 shootout win over the Pittsburgh…

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Mar 26, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Florida Panthers goalie James Reimer (34) makes a save against New York Islanders left wing Josh Bailey (12) during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Bailey expected to be in Isles lineup vs. Panthers

Josh Bailey missed practice on Tuesday, but is fully expected to play in Wednesday’s game against the Florida Panthers. Islanders…

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Oct 4, 2018; Raleigh, NC, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates his game winning overtime goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The New York Islanders defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in the overtime. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Bailey plays hero in OT win over Hurricanes

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Josh Bailey saved the day on Thursday night. The Islanders forward scored the game-winning goal 43 seconds into overtime to…

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Isles Insights: A hockey game was played in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 in a preseason tilt in Connecticut. Four different Islander players…

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Andrew Ladd breakup day

What They Said: Islanders address media during team breakup day

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The Islanders began their exit interviews on Sunday less than 24 hours after their season came to…

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Mar 11, 2018; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Lee enjoying prime of career while playing old-time hockey

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At the end of practice at the Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, Anders Lee remained on the ice…

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Nov 18, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates after New York Islanders left wing Anders Ladd (27) scored a goal in the first period in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders Ink Bailey to Six-Year Contract Extension

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Less than 24 hours after word leaked that the Islanders and Josh Bailey were closing in on a contract extension,…

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Jan 28, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlantic Division forward Steven Stamkos (91) of the Tampa Bay Lightning reaches for the puck on Metropolitan Division forward John Tavares (91) of the New York Islanders during the 2018 NHL All Star Game at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

All-Star fun comes to an end in Tampa for Tavares, Bailey

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A whirlwind couple of days in Tampa Bay came to an end for John Tavares and Josh Bailey. The NHL…

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Highlights of John Tavares and Josh Bailey’s first day at NHL All-Star Weekend

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John Tavares and Josh Bailey were down in Tampa Bay for the first day of NHL All-Star Weekend. The pair…

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