Mar 5, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders head coach Doug Weight on his bench against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Weight: Only Tavares knows how special tonight will be

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Tonight’s game against the New York Rangers will be viewed through a microscope, with the specimen being…

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Mar 3, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

All eyes will be on John Tavares in Islanders’ home finale

Thursday night’s game against the New York Rangers will mean nothing at the end of the day for the 2017-18…

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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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A complete listing of players who have more points than their teams

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We are mere games away from the end of the regular season, and the dawning of the NHL’s second season….

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Mar 26, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) reacts as he skates off the ice after losing to the Florida Panthers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders eliminated from postseason contention in shutout loss to Panthers

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NEW YORK — Mark it as another reason why John Tavares may or may not stay with the New York Islanders….

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Feb 22, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey (14) warms up before playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Thomas Hickey set to play 400th NHL game

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — He wasn’t drafted by the Islanders and didn’t come up through their system. In fact, Thomas Hickey’s…

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Mar 18, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA;New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save on Carolina Hurricanes left wing Brock McGinn (23) during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Weight’s decision to move captain to wing interesting but understandable

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By Joe Barone NEW YORK — Prior to the latest New York Islanders 4-3 defeat to the hands of the Carolina…

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Feb 22, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) talks to right wing Josh Bailey (12) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Islanders 4-3 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

With Trade Deadline Behind them, Islanders Looking Towards Final Stretch Of Season

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — A certain weight has been lifted off the Islanders’ shoulders with the trade deadline having come and…

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Feb 11, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates his game winning goal against New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Early momentum disappears in Islanders’ 3-2 loss to Flames

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NEW YORK — It was another night of the same old story with the Islanders on Sunday. Two points squandered away…

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Nov 19, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; New York Islanders forward Andrew Ladd (16) looks on from the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 4-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders prepared to make do with whatever happens at trade deadline

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — What the Islanders will do at the trade deadline remains a mystery, but whatever it may be…

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Jan 30, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (42) hits Florida Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau (11) as they fight for the puck during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Mayfield becomes latest Islanders’ defender to suffer injury

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Stop me if this story sounds familiar. An Islanders defenseman leaves a game early and doesn’t return,…

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Feb 5, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) celebrate the win against the New York Islanders during the overtime period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders let lead slip away, fall in OT to Predators

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NEW YORK — The Islanders will take the point they picked up on Monday night, but the sting of what could…

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Jan 31, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Islanders forward John Tavares (91) pursues the play against Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

REPORT: Islanders won’t trade John Tavares

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The Islanders have no plans of trading star forward John Tavares. That was the message (literally) that general manager Garth…

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Jan 31, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (29) jumps in celebration on defenceman Travis Dermott (23, obscured) after Dermott scored his first career NHL goal against New York Islanders i the second period at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Islanders drubbed by Maple Leafs for second straight loss

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The Maple Leafs had essentially secured a win by the time they headed to the dressing room after the second…

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Ledecky sees Coliseum/Barclays split as positive for free agents, as well as John Tavares

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky stood in front of a group of reporters and recalled a memory he had…

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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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Jan 16, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) and New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) battle for a loose puck during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Tired Islanders struggle in loss to Devils

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NEW YORK — The New Jersey Devils scored three times in the second period to blow open a 1-1 game and…

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Jan 16, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44) and New York Islanders defenseman Sebastian Aho (28) collide at the boards during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders winning streak ends with 4-1 loss to Devils

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NEW YORK — The Islanders good fortunes came to an end on Tuesday. A day after the Islanders stole two points in…

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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

Bailey earns well-deserved trip to NHL All-Star Game

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When the NHL announced this year’s all-stars on Tuesday afternoon, some Islander fans may have been shocked, befuddled, angered or…

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Islanders pull off ‘gutsy’ shootout win over New Jersey

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NE YORK — Brock Nelson helped the Islanders snap a five-game losing streak thanks to his lone goal in the shootout…

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Jan 5, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (50) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) battle for position during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Things go from bad to worse as Islanders fall to Pittsburgh, 4-0

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NEW YORK — If things were bad for the Islanders entering Friday night’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins, then they got…

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Dec 21, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm (47) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal against Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller (30) during third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Bailey and Tavares’ Six Combined Points Not Enough in Loss to Ducks

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Call it a Belmont hangover? A little over 24 hours after the New York Islanders finalized one of the biggest…

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Islanders Returning to Long Island After State Selects Arena Plan for Belmont

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The Empire State Development Corporation officially selected the Islanders bid to develop state land at Belmont Park. State and local…

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Dec 13, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dallas Stars center Tyler Pitlick (18) scored a goal past New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Islanders Sluggish Effort Leads to 5-2 Loss to Dallas

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NEW YORK — The Islanders were down by five by the time they scored their first goal of the night and…

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Dec 9, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) battles for the puck with Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Tavares Not Concerning Himself Over League’s Non-Action on Marchand Hit

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — John Tavares answered in the most John Tavares way when he was asked for a reaction to…

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Dec 27, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) controls the puck as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gets a stick up during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders Pregame: Isles Try to Turn Things Around at Home vs. Caps

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The Islanders return to the Barclays Center tonight to host the Washington Capitals. The game kicks off…

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Dec 1, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ottawa Senators center Ryan Dzingel (18) scores the game winning goal against New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) in front of Islanders defenseman Dennis Seidenberg (4) during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Four-Game Winning Streak Snapped in Loss to Senators

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NEW YORK — There were a combined 10 goals in the first 40 minutes of the game between the Islanders and…

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: The New York Islanders celebrate a 6-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at the Barclays Center on October 30, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

10 Things New York Islanders Fans Should Be Thankful For This Holiday Season

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By Joe Barone You could really get caught up in the chaos and festivities this time of year. The stress…

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