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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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 scores first NHL goal in Isles 3-2 overtime victory over Blackhawks

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The smile was still there on Devon Toews’ face as the summer hit “Magic in the Hamptons” played…

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NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders

Barzal selected to represent Isles at 2019 All-Star Weekend

The new year is off to a pretty go start for Mathew Barzal. On Wednesday it was announced that Barzal…

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Dec 29, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (13) skates the puck up ice against Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Barzal scored a natural hat trick in a 4-0 win for the Islanders. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Five things to watch for in 2019 with the Islanders

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The Islanders ended 2018 on the right note and will look to kick the new year off the same way…

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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 23, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Islanders celebrate a goal in the second period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders head into Christmas break with 3-1 win over Dallas

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The Islanders gave their fans an early Christmas present on Sunday night, defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1 and heading into…

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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 18, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders make it three in a row with 3-1 win over Yotes

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The Islanders were playing the second game of a back-to-back. They arrived in Arizona late. They were tired by the…

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Former Islander Frans Nielsen enjoyed Coliseum return

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Frans Nielsen stood by the glass at Nassau Coliseum peering away every so often to look around as…

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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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NHL: Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders

Islanders look for points not vengeance in rematch with Red Wings

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Don’t expect for the Islanders to be out for blood on Saturday night with the Detroit Red…

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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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New York native Aston-Reese enjoyed chance to play at Nassau

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Zach Aston-Reese grew up an Islander. No, not a Long Islander. Rather a Staten Islander, but the 24-year-old…

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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 6, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins winger Phil Kessel (81) celebrates a second period goal with captain Sidney Crosby (87) and winger Jake Guentzel (59) against the New York Islanders at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders suffer ugly 6-2 loss to the Penguins

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That was ugly. A late first-period goal and a three-goal second-period dashed the hopes of the Islanders on Thursday night…

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Opposition makes voice heard as ESD releases Belmont environmental report

Opposition to the Islanders planned arena and development at Belmont Park made its voice heard on Thursday, as the Empire State…

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LIRR will run two trains per event at Isles new Belmont arena

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The Long Island Rail Road is saying it will provide two trains per event at the Islanders planned arena at…

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Dec 4, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) and Winnipeg Jets left wing Mathieu Perreault (85) reach for the puck during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Mistakes cost Isles in 3-1 loss to the Jets

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NEW YORK — The Islanders seemed to take some solace from the fact that they played well against one of 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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Dec 1, 2018; Uniondale, NY, USA; The New York Islanders acknowledge their fans after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Coliseum return lives up to hype as Islanders defeat Blue Jackets, 3-2

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Was it the way the Islanders drew it up? Probably not, but on a night when a hockey…

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New York Islanders Introduce New Owners

Ledecky confident that Belmont arena won’t hit any roadblocks

As the Islanders prepare to play back in the Nassau Coliseum, team co-owner Jon Ledecky looked to the future at…

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New book explores Isles failed rebranding during the 1990s

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The Islanders attempted rebranding in the late 1990s remains one of the most bizarre chapters in the team’s history. The…

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Nov 29, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) celebrates after a goal by Boston left wing Brad Marchand (63) against the New York Islanders during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders fall to Bruins in Shootout, 2-1

This one might sting a little bit. The Islanders left Boston with one point, but for a moment in overtime…

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Updates to Nassau Coliseum highlighted ahead of Isles first game back on Long Island

The Islanders are a mere three days away from their first meaningful hockey game on Long Island in three years….

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