NHL: New York Islanders at New York Rangers

Three takeaways from the Islanders’ 6-2 loss to the Rangers

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NEW YORK — The Islanders suffered an ugly 6-2 loss at the hands of the New York Rangers on Monday in…

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Jan 6, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) and Colorado Avalanche center Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) battle for a loose puck during the first period at NYCB Live. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Noah Dobson gaining confidence through consistent playing time

Noah Dobson has become a regular fixture in the Islanders lineup, in part due to a season-ending injury to Adam…

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Jan 11, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) and left wing Anders Lee (27) attempt a shot on goal against Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports

Isles putting more shots on net as they try to put scoring struggles behind them

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It’s often one of the most overused quotes in hockey lure, but the immortal words of Wayne Gretzky ring true….

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Jan 7, 2020; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) makes a save on New York Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle (7) during overtime at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders need Eberle to start scoring more consistently

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It’s been no secret that the Islanders have struggled to find the back of the net recently. They got some…

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Jan 7, 2020; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) celebrates his game winning goal during overtime at Prudential Center. The New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders find scoring in 4-3 OT win over New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — On Monday Anders Lee was hoping that his lone third-period goal would help kickstart the Islanders’ offense. On…

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Jan 6, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) is congratulated after scoring the game winning goal against the Colorado Avalanche at NYCB Live in Uniondale New York.. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Three takeaways from the Islanders’ 1-0 win over Colorado

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UNIONDALE. N.Y. — The Islanders snapped a two-game skid on Monday night in a 1-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Anders…

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NHL: New York Islanders at Los Angeles Kings

Pelech out for remainder of season with injury

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Adam Pelech will miss the remainder of the regular season after sustaining an Achilles tendon injury. The Islanders defenseman sustained…

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Jan 2, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Three takeaways from Isles 2-1 loss to New Jersey

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders dropped their fourth straight game on Nassau Coliseum ice on Thursday in a 2-1 loss to…

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Dec 29, 2019; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; New York Islanders forward Anders Lee (27) celebrates with teammates following the game against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Three Takeaways from the Islanders win in Minnesota

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Coming into the game against Minnesota, the Islanders needed to try to find a way to stop their three-game skid….

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NHL: New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild

Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. New York Islanders 12/29/19 @ 5:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild (19-15-5)  43pts  5th in the Central 3.15 Goals For Per Game (14th in the NHL) 3.31 Goals Against…

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Kieffer Bellows

Kieffer Bellows adapting to professional ranks in AHL Bridgeport

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BRIDGEPORT C.T. – Kieffer Bellows has had the spotlight shining bright on him well before his draft year thanks to…

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Dec 17, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) plays the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Thomas Greiss’ December Struggles Continue

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Thomas Greiss was off to an exceptional start this season. Posting a 10-2 record, a .931 save percentage and a…

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Dec 19, 2019; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Robin Lehner (40) and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrate after defeating the Winnipeg Jets at Bell MTS Place. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

From Friend to Foe: Islanders Face-off Against Robin Lehner’s Blackhawks

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After admitting to the world that he had dealt with issues involving mental health and depression, Robin Lehner’s backstory and…

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Nov 27, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. The Kings defeated the Islanders 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Noah Dobson learning the hard way in NHL

Hockey is said to be a game of adjustments, and for 19-year-old Noah Dobson he is learning valuable lessons early…

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Dec 23, 2019; Uniondale, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against New York Islanders defenseman Devon Toews (25) and defenseman Adam Pelech (3) and left wing Anders Lee (27) during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Three takeaways from the Islanders loss to the Blue Jackets

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — It was a night where it seemed victory was in sight, but instead the Islanders headed into the…

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Dec 19, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Pantorno’s Point: These boring Islanders are good, huh?

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“Tell me things that are exciting about New York Islanders hockey. I’m listening.” That was the tweet from the Boston…

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Dec 19, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during a shootout at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Three takeaways from the Islanders bounce-back win over Boston

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BOSTON — The Islanders bounced back from an ugly 8-3 loss on Tuesday with a 3-2 shootout win on Thursday over…

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Dec 17, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz coaches against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Barry Trotz not thrilled with Predators’ late-game tactics

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BOSTON — Two days later and Barry Trotz still isn’t thrilled with what transpired in the third period of Tuesday’s 8-3…

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Dec 17, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders with teammates in front of Islanders left wing Ross Johnston (32) during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Three takeaways from the Isles 8-3 loss to the Predators

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders hadn’t allowed eight goals at the Nassau Coliseum since Oct. 27, 2008. That changed Tuesday when…

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Sep 29, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Ho-Sang (66) against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Ho-Sang will report to AHL Bridgeport

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Josh Ho-Sang is headed to AHL Bridgeport after months waiting for the Islanders to trade him, the team confirmed Tuesday…

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Dec 14, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders players celebrate after defeating the Buffalo Sabres at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Forbes ranks Isles 18th most valuable NHL team

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The Islanders saw an 18 percent increase in value in the latest list by Forbes of the most valuable teams…

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Dec 14, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal against the Buffalo Sabres during overtime at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Beauvillier heroics another sign of growth in Isles forward’s game

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — On an afternoon the Islanders were paying homage to the Star Wars movie franchise, it was Anthony Beauvillier…

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Dec 14, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Michael Dal Colle (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Dal Colle leaves game with upper body injury

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — It had been 17 games since Michael Dal Colle found the back of the net. He changed that…

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Dec 12, 2019; Sunrise, FL, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (left) reacts after teammate left wing Anders Lee (right) scored an empty net gaol during the third period against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Pantorno’s Point (Poem): O Captain! My Captain!

This is an adaptation of Walt Whitman’s famous poem, ‘O Captain! My Captain!’ O Captain! my Captain! Our fearless leader…

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Dec 9, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40), defenseman Devon Toews (25), center Casey Cizikas (53) and teammates celebrate as they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Three takeaways from the Isles 5-1 win over the Lightning

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The Islanders came away with a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night, despite being outplayed for…

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Dec 7, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop (30) and defenseman John Klingberg (3) defend against New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

After early struggles, Lee seems to have found his game

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While the Islanders surged, captain Anders Lee quietly struggled to find the back of the net. After putting up four…

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Dec 2, 2019; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Islanders center Jordan Eberle (7) scores a goal on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Eberle scores twice in Islanders’ 4-1 win over Red Wings

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Jordan Eberle scored his first two goals of the year and Anders Lee extended his goal streak to two games…

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Nov 13, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Derick Brassard (10) celebrates with center Mathew Barzal (13) and defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Isles strong start something to be thankful for

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With a lot to be thankful for following the holiday festivities, the Islander fanbase is surely thankful for the work…

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Nov 16, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) and center Derick Brassard (10) celebrate a win against the Philadelphia Flyers during the shootout period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Pantorno’s Point: California road trip to nice change of pace for streaking Islanders

To quote the repeated phrase of the intoxicated man on the LIRR coming back to Long Island from the Barclays…

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