Apr 26, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Fans throw rally shirts onto the ice after the New York Islanders lose 0-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime in game one of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports

Three Takeaways: Islanders-Hurricanes has a different feel than last round

NEW YORK — The Islanders dropped the opening game of their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in overtime. Jordan…

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Apr 26, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders right wing Tom Kuhnhackl (14) and Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) scuffle during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders drop Game 1 to Canes in OT, 1-0

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NEW YORK — For the first time in the postseason, the Islanders were on the losing end of a 2019 playoff…

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Jan 8, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Micheal Ferland (79) fights for the puck against New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) and defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders second-round playoff schedule released

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After over a week of waiting, the Islanders finally know who they will face in the second round of the…

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Apr 12, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates with goalie Robin Lehner (40) after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in game two of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Lehner’s Vezina nomination bigger than just an award for hockey

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – Robin Lehner sat at his stall in the Islanders dressing room and spoke with passion as…

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Apr 10, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) makes a save against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Robin Lehner named finalist for Vezina Trophy

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – Disney may come calling to make a Hollywood movie about Robin Lehner when the season is…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins

Islanders prepping for both Canes, Caps as they wait for second-round opponent

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With no clear indication of who the Islanders could play in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Barry…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins

Isles’ defensive structure dominant in sweep of Penguins

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The Islanders swept the Pittsburgh Penguins, something they haven’t done in the playoffs against any opponent since the 1983 Stanley…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins

Clean Sweep: Isles defeat Pens 3-1 to advance to second round

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Break out the brooms. The Islanders defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 and swept their divisional rival, a feat the Isles…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins

Islanders take Game 3 in 4-1 win over Penguins and move closer to series sweep

The Islanders moved one game closer to knocking the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the playoffs on Sunday with a commanding…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Isles youngsters showing no fear against veteran Penguins

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — If anyone thought that the Islanders playoff inexperienced youngsters were going to be intimidated by the battle-tested…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Three Takeaways: ‘Hey Josh Bailey, how’d you score that goal?’

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders have a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins after Friday’s 3-1…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Isles take 2-0 series lead in Game 2 victory over the Pens

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — As if the Islanders’ improbable 103 point season and second place finish weren’t enough, they’re headed to…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Game 1 sets up plenty of excitement for Isles-Pens series

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — If Game 1 between the Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins was just a taste of what’s to come in…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Three Takeaways: Kuhnhackl was ‘dancing’ vs. Pens in Game 1

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders took the opening game of their first-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3 in overtime. Josh…

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Bailey’s overtime goal leads Isles to 4-3 Game 1 victory over Pens

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — It was as if time stood still for Mathew Barzal in overtime of his first Stanley Cup Playoff…

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NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

Islanders need Barzal to step up against Penguins

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It was hard to figure who Islander fans expected to take the mantel as the face of the franchise when…

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Dec 10, 2018; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) and New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) fight for the puck with Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) during overtime at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Three Isles storylines heading into first round meeting with Pens

The Islanders will open the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs on home ice, a first for the organization since 1988. It…

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Feb 10, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) celebrates with Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) after defeating the against the Minnesota Wild at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Who will the Isles go with in goal for the playoffs?

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This season the New York Islanders have relied heavily on the men between the pipes. As the playoffs approach the…

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Apr 1, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) and New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) battle for the puck on the boards during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders need to fix the power play before the playoffs begin

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Islanders statistician Eric Hornick comes up with some mind-boggling stats sometimes, none more so than the one he…

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Apr 1, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Tavares helps lead Maple Leafs to 2-1 win over the Isles

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — A late third-period push just wasn’t enough for the Islanders to rally from a two-goal deficit on Monday…

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Mar 30, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders celebrate the goal by New York Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle (7) against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders reward fans with playoff-clinching win on Coliseum ice

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Robin Lehner paused for a moment and looked at the 13,917 who were chanting M-V-P as he was…

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Mar 30, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders celebrate the goal by left wing Michael Dal Colle (28) against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Isles clinch playoff spot in win over Sabres

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — X marked the spot and for the Islanders that meant a trip to the playoffs. The Isles punched…

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Mar 24, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders fans celebrate after an Islanders goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders have chance to clinch playoff spot vs. Sabres

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — It has been 17 years since the Islanders clinched a playoff berth on Nassau Coliseum. That could…

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Mar 28, 2019; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; New York Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle (7) celebrates after scoring a third period goal against the Winnipeg Jets at Bell MTS Place. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders rally in third to defeat Jets in dramatic comeback win

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Just when you thought they were done, the Islanders scratched and clawed their way back in. In perhaps their biggest…

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Mar 26, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates a goal during the third period against the New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders suffer third shutout in five games in loss to Blue Jackets

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After back to back wins over the weekend to pull within one point of the division-leading Washington Capitals, the Islanders…

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Mar 24, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd (16) takes a backhanded shot in front of Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Ladd done for the year with torn ACL

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Just when you thought the Isles’ injury woes were getting better, news breaks that Andrew Ladd will miss the next…

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Mar 23, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Bailey’s late goals lift Isles to 4-2 win over Flyers

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Islanders needed a win, bad. They needed goals, bad. And they got both on Saturday afternoon, with…

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Mar 21, 2019; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin (92) scores a goal against New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders have another ugly performance in loss to Montreal

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After an abysmal effort Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins, the Islanders looked to turn things around in Montreal against…

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Mar 14, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Valtteri Filppula (51) and Montreal Canadiens left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) come together during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders face major test without Filppula in the lineup

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The Islanders already had a major test coming up Thursday with a trip to Montreal already on the books. Now,…

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