Mar 26, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) reacts during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Tavares leaving helped improve the Islanders for the long run

July 1st, 2018; A day that left the Islander organization and fan base in complete shock. Longtime captain John Tavares…

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Dec 4, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Valtteri Filppula (51) skates the puck across the blue line with New York Islanders right wing Tom Kuhnhackl (14) and New York Islanders right wing Leo Komarov (47) against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders’ ‘Fix-It Felixes’ work their magic again

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NEW YORK — There once was a fictional neighborhood of Niceland. In Niceland, existed a cheery, loveable and kind-hearted hammer-wielding maintenance man,…

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Feb 10, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) makes a save against the ]Minnesota Wild during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Three Takeaways: Is anyone calmer than Thomas Greiss?

NEW YORK — The Islanders wrapped up a busy weekend with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. Anthony…

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Feb 2, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Michael Dal Colle (28) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders find way to grind out win over Kings

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — No, the Islanders didn’t put up a great effort on Saturday night, but it was enough to come…

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Feb 1, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) stops a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) in front of Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders pick up point in shootout loss to Lightning

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — As far as losses go, Friday night’s 1-0 shootout defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning…

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Jan 15, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; The New York Islanders celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Blues in overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Three Takeaways: Lehner key in Islanders’ win over Blues

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NEW YORK — The Islanders defeated the Blues for the second time this season, coming away with a 2-1 win in…

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Jan 15, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Valtteri Filppula (51) is congratulated by center Mathew Barzal (13) after scoring the game winning goal against the St. Louis Blues during overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Filppula’s OT goal, stellar performance lifts Isles to 2-1 win over St. Louis

NEW YORK — It may not have been the best win, but the Islanders happily walked away from Tuesday night’s game…

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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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Jan 8, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) leaves the ice after losing to the Carolina Hurricanes at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Three Takeaways: Isles struggle in loss to Carolina

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders had their six-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday by the Carolina Hurricanes in a 4-3 loss…

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Jan 3, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Devon Toews (25) celebrates his game winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during overtime at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Toews’ success setting Isles up for ‘nice problem’ on blue line

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — A game-winning goal in just your fifth NHL game, now that is one way to make yourself known….

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Dec 1, 2018; Uniondale, NY, USA; General view of the opening puck drop between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

A look back at the biggest moments of 2018 for the Islanders

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For a franchise that hasn’t seen much change in quite some time, 2018 was a year of massive upheaval for…

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Dec 29, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates a goal against Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Barzal records hat trick in Isles first showdown with Tavares, Leafs

First, he was “the kid who won the Calder.” Now, Mathew Barzal is the kid who scored a hat-trick. The…

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Dec 18, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Islanders right wing Joshua Ho-Sang looks to pass during the first period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Ho-Sang forcing coaches to keep him in Isles lineup

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If the Islanders were planning for Josh Ho-Sang’s stay to be short, he certainly has other plans. The charismatic, and…

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Dec 15, 2018; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates with New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) and New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders power play finally cashes in during shootout win over Detroit

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — You know what they say, the sixth time is the charm. Well, that might not quite be how…

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Dec 12, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Nosek (92) scores the game winning goal past New York Islanders goalie Robin Lehner (40) during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Adversity will show Islanders true character this season

NEW YORK — It was right around this time last year when the wheels started to come off for the Islanders….

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Dec 12, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Nosek (92) celebrates with Golden Knights center Ryan Carpenter (40) after scoring the game winning goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Miscommunication leads to another loss for the Islanders

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NEW YORK — First the lights went out in the Barclays Center before the third period could start, and then they…

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Dec 10, 2018; Uniondale, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith (1) makes a save against New York Islanders center Leo Komarov (47) in front of New York Islanders left wing Ross Johnston (32) during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders frustrated in 2-1 shootout loss to Pittsburgh

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins had just about everything you could have asked for from and…

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Trotz feels no pressure to play Ho-Sang while up with Isles

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Even with Josh Ho-Sang up with the Islanders, there is no guarantee he will even hit the…

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Dec 1, 2018; Uniondale, NY, USA; The New York Islanders are greeted by fans as they leave the ice after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Isles fans bring Coliseum alive in team’s first regular season game back on Long Island

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Anthony Beauvillier stood at his stall on Saturday night still trying to absorb the magnitude of what had…

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Trotz, Lambert, Korn receive Stanley Cup rings

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NEW YORK — Ahead of the Islanders game against the Washington Capitals on Monday, Barry Trotz, Lane Lambert and Mitch Korn…

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Oct 26, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck (15) carries the puck up ice during the second period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Clutterbuck finally finds the back of the net

NEW YORK — It wasn’t just the Islanders that snapped a bit of a skid on Tuesday night. Cal Clutterbuck finally…

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Nov 5, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens center Jonathan Drouin (92) attempts a shot on New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Trotz calls it like it is after Isles shootout loss to Montreal

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NEW YORK — Before the first question was even done being asked Islanders head coach Barry Trotz let the room know…

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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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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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Who is the Islanders 2nd Center Behind Mat Barzal?

The New York Islanders are in desperate need of a number two center and short of a wild last second…

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