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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Spoiler Alert: Islanders hold off Flyers in 5-4 win

NEW YORK — The Islanders wanted to play spoilers on Tuesday night, and they did just that. Despite allowing a three-goal…

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Mar 22, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders still coming to terms with disappointing season

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NEW YORK — It’s been a frustrating end to a frustrating season as the Islanders wind down to the final few…

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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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Mar 30, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) and defenseman Nikita Zaitsev (22) pressure New York Islanders center Jordan Eberle (7) during second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Two home games left after 5-4 loss to Maple Leafs

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NEW YORK — The Islanders home calendar is down to just two following Friday’s 5-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs….

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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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Mar 22, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Christopher Gibson (33) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Pulock’s rising confidence showing in recent games

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NEW YORK — When the Islanders awarded Ryan Pulock a roster spot during the 2015-16 season, the 2013 first rounder was…

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Mar 22, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) shoots against New York Islanders goaltender Christopher Gibson (33) during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders battle back but fall to Lightning, 7-6

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NEW YORK — At least the Islanders can say they fought back against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Islanders and Lightning…

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Mar 20, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders celebrate the goal by New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders finally have some fun In 4-1 win over Penguins

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NEW YORK — The Islanders walked off the ice and went through their usual routine after a win on Tuesday. Each…

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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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Mar 18, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Lee Stempniak (21) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders begin home stand with 4-3 loss to Hurricanes

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NEW YORK — Add this to a long list of losses the Islanders have been accumulating. The Islanders suffered their 11th…

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Mar 15, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) scores a goal a against the New York Islanders during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Capitals hand Islanders latest loss as season winds down

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NEW YORK —  What’s left to say… The Islanders suffered their ninth loss in their last 10 games on Thursday night…

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Dec 11, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) plays the puck against New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders Pregame: Isles try to contain Ovi and the Caps

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at Barclays Center — Brooklyn, N.Y. TV: MSG Plus Radio: WFAN, WRHU 88.7 FM     The Least You Should Know…

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Mar 8, 2018; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders Head Coach Doug Weight is seen on the players bench as they played the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Rogers Place. Oilers won in a shootout 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports

What’s left for the Islanders in another lost season

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The Islanders will play their 70th game of the season on Thursday when they host the Washington Capitals at Barclays…

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Mar 11, 2018; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders goaltender Christopher Gibson (33) celebrate with teammates after defeating the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders Snap Losing Streak With 5-2 Win Over Flames

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It took eight games, but the losing streak is finally over. The Islanders wrapped up a four-game road trip with…

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Mar 8, 2018; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders goalie Christopher Gibson (33) battles for the puck with Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) and Islanders defenceman Johnny Boychuck (55) helps as Edmonton Oilers right winger Iiro Pakarinen (26) skates towards them during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Islanders grab defeat from jaws of victory for eighth straight loss

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Make it eight in a row for the Islanders… Eight losses that is. The Islanders let victory once again slip…

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Oilers Gameday vs Islanders: HI JORDAN!

The Oilers are back in action tonight, hosting Jordan Eberle and the New York Islanders for the first time since…

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Sound Tigers trending up after winning four straight games

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While the Islanders might be trending down, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers have been trending up. The Sound Tigers, the Islanders…

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Mar 2, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders drop second consecutive game to Canadiens, 6-3

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NEW YORK — The Islanders slide out of the playoffs continued on Friday night in Brooklyn. After dropping the first leg…

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Feb 28, 2018; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save against Montreal Canadiens left wing Alex Galchenyuk (27) as defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) defends during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders Pregame: Lineup may look different for Isles vs. Canadiens

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at Barclays Center — Brooklyn, N.Y. TV: MSG Radio: AM 970 The Answer, WRHU 88.7 FM      The Least You…

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Feb 28, 2018; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Nikita Scherbak (38) (not pictured) scores a goal against New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) and defenseman Thomas Hickey (14) defends during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Latest Islanders’ loss puts playoffs further out of sight

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In the leadup to Wednesday night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Islanders talked about how each of their last…

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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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Wagner settling in with Islanders after trade from Anaheim

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Chris Wagner’s biggest challenge on his first day as an Islander was just trying to stay awake….

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Trade deadline day comes and goes with little excitement for Islanders

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If you spent the day away from your phone or computer,  you didn’t miss much during this year’s trade deadline…

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Mar 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brett Yormark CEO of Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment (L), Sean Marks general manager of the Brooklyn Nets (C), and Malcom Turner President, NBA Development League (R) talk at a press conference announcing the Long Island Nets D League team before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Yormark: Islanders were like a rent-a-team

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Over the course of the Islanders rocky three years at the Barclays Center, arena CEO Brett Yormark has developed the…

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Jan 16, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (23) and New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) battle for position along the boards during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders Pregame: Isles have date with the Devil(s)

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at Prudential Center — Newark, N.J. TV: MSG-Plus, MSG Plus 2 Radio: WFAN, WRHU 88.7 FM      The Least You…

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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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