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Recap 21: The Home Before The At

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At some point, you just have to stop trying to figure something out.  At some point, you just have to…

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Otto Koivula makes NHL debut in Isles’ win over Philly

PHILADELPHIA, PA — It will be a debut he won’t soon forget. Otto Koivula made his NHL debut on Saturday as…

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Nov 16, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates his game tying goal with center Derick Brassard (10) lduring the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders rally in third to defeat Flyers 4-3 in Shootout

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — There just doesn’t seem to be any quit in the Islanders. Down 3-0 in the third period, the…

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Andrew Ladd placed on waivers by Isles

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Andrew Ladd’s stay in Bridgeport is going to be extended. The Islanders placed Ladd on waivers on Thursday for the…

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Nov 1, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders celebrate the goal by New York Islanders center Anders Lee (27) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders’ hot start needs to continue to keep pace with the Caps

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If you look up and down the league, there is one division that stands out amongst the rest. The Metropolitan…

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Oct 8, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) pushes Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) off the puck during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Pelech providing stability on Isles’ blue line

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It’s hard to imagine that many Islanders fans envisioned Adam Pelech being such a big part of the team’s blue…

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Feb 16, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with defenseman Devon Toews (25) and left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Pulock, Toews proving to be key pieces for streaking Islanders

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The New York Islanders see themselves riding a 12-game point streak, as they try to chase down the red hot…

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Oct 19, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) attempts a save against New York Islanders right wing Oliver Wahlstrom (26) in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Trotz wants to see more detail in Wahlstrom’s game

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A day after the Islanders sent down Oliver Wahlstrom, head coach Barry Trotz made it clear there were aspects of…

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Oct 8, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) makes a pad save on the rebound of New York Islanders center Jordan Eberle (7) during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Eberle’s first game back highlighted by monster save

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NEW YORK — If anyone was expecting Jordan Eberle to take it easy his first game back after missing the Islanders…

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Nov 9, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Jordan Eberle (7) and center Derick Brassard (10) congratulate goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) after a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Three takeaways from the Islanders’ 2-1 win over the Panthers

NEW YORK — The Islanders got back to their game on Saturday afternoon in a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers….

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Oct 17, 2019; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; New York Islanders right wing Oliver Wahlstrom (26) tries to control the puck from Winnipeg Jets defenseman Ville Heinola (14) in the first period at Bell MTS Place. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

Wahlstrom sent down to Bridgeport; Eberle comes off IR

NEW YORK — Oliver Wahlstrom got nine games in the NHL, but was sent down to AHL Bridgeport prior to the…

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Nov 7, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) makes a save against New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Pantorno’s Point: Penguins collapse a reminder of just how far Islanders have come

They always said a three-goal lead is the most dangerous in hockey. The Islanders witnessed that first-hand on Thursday night…

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Bardreau scores first NHL goal as Isles pick up 10th straight win

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NEW YORK – It was the moment Cole Bardreau had been dreaming of his whole life. The Islanders and Senators…

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Nov 1, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) makes a save on Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Isles’ goaltending tandem showing they can repeat last year’s success

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The Islanders will play for their 10th consecutive win as when they host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. For…

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NHL: New York Islanders at Winnipeg Jets

Semyon Varlamov has excellent start to season with Islanders

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In the offseason, the New York Islanders surprised many by not re-signing Robin Lehner and going with Semyon Varlamov instead. Lehner…

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Nov 2, 2019; Buffalo, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Derick Brassard (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Should Derick Brassard stay on the wing?

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s becoming increasingly hard to imagine Derick Brassard going back to center the more he plays on the…

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Nov 2, 2019; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Johan Larsson (22) deflects a shot on New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Three takeaways from the Islanders ninth straight win

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — There seems to be no stopping the Islanders at this point. They picked up their ninth consecutive win…

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Andrew Ladd feels good after first game back

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BRIDGEPORT, C.T. – In the midst of the New York Islanders’ winning streak, they’ve dealt with ample injuries and sicknesses…

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Nov 1, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Barzal’s play leading to Isles early season success

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After an offseason in which the Islanders stayed rather quiet after missing out on key free agents, the question became…

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NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Islanders

Three takeaways from Isles 5-2 win over the Lightning

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders captured their eighth consecutive win on Friday with 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mathew…

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NHL: New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes

Pantorno’s Point: Nelson can’t be limited to ‘Brocktober’ anymore

As Islanders fans almost begrudgingly turn the calendar from “Brocktober” to November, it’s time for the newly-re-signed forward to show…

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NHL: Winnipeg Jets at New York Islanders

Rest Has Not Deterred Islanders winning Streak

The Islanders have won seven in a row, improving their record to an impressive 8-3-0, which is good for third…

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Koivula latest Isles call up due to string of injuries

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Another day, another injury to deal with for the Islanders. The team announced on Wednesday morning that they had placed…

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Mar 1, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) and New York Islanders left wing Ross Johnston (32) battle for the puck during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Ross Johnston gets biggest chance with Matt Martin out 4-6 weeks

The stereotypical fourth-liner is one who’s physicality is their key strength. But what we have seen from the Islanders in…

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Dec 27, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Dennis Seidenberg (4) looks to make a pass defended by Buffalo Sabres defenseman Justin Falk (41) during the second period go the game between the New York Islanders and the Buffalo Sabres at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Dennis Seidenberg announces retirement; joins Isles player development staff

Dennis Seidenberg announced his retirement, through the Islanders,  on Monday after 15 seasons in the NHL. The last two seasons…

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Three takeaways from the Islanders’ 5-3 win over the Flyers

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders picked up their seventh straight win on Sunday night, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3. New York…

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May 3, 2019; Raleigh, NC, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 5-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Pantorno’s Point: The aggression of Mathew Barzal

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So much for everyone’s hasty write-off of the Islanders after four games this season. It hasn’t necessarily been an easy…

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Brassard’s move to the wing pays off in Isles’ win over Coyotes

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Derick Brassard isn’t a natural winger, but you wouldn’t have been able to tell that on Thursday night….

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