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Extending the life of Nassau Coliseum and the chance to continue competing for a Stanley Cup were on the line in the nation’s capital but the Islanders could not find the magic that helped guide their franchise to four straight Stanley Cups in the early 1980’s. The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 and will face the New York Rangers in the Second Round of the NHL Playoffs. The referees astonishingly called a penalty with less than three minutes remaining

The Islanders entertaining season could be in trouble if the team does not solve their offensive problems in a hurry. The defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings – desperate for points – came into Nassau Coliseum and defeated the struggling Islanders 3-2. It was the first time we saw Jack Capuano noticeably upset in the postgame press conference during the team’s recent poor stretch where the team has lost six of seven. “You do not manage the puck you can’t win,” Cap

Bridgestone Arena has been one of the toughest venues in the entire NHL this season as the Predators have lost only six times prior to tonight’s contest but the New York Islanders made it number seven with a 4-3 victory. The Islanders were leading most of the game until the Predators scored two goals within 31 seconds in the third period to tie it. However, the resilient Islanders found a way to battle back. Michael Grabner fired a low, hard slap shot that created a glorious

Islanders’ management sent a positive message to the locker room by acquiring two players at the trade deadline to strengthen the overall depth of the club. The Islanders acquired Tyler Kennedy (San Jose) and Michal Neuvirth (Buffalo) without having to sacrifice any major pieces or draft picks moving forward. The Islanders parted with a conditional 7th rounder for Kennedy who proved to be a valuable commodity for the 2009-cup winning Pittsburgh Penguins. From the Islanders pr

Anders Lee has been named NHL Rookie of the Month for February after tallying seven goals and eight assists during the busy 15 game stretch. After winning the award, it is safe to assume Anders Lee is a strong candidate for The Calder Memorial Trophy. The honor is an annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League. Lee started the year in Bridgeport due to a surplus of forwards on the Islanders ro

When Garth Snow constructed the current Islanders roster, there were several key elements he knew were needed for the team to be successful. Knowing numerous young players such as Ryan Strome, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee will be up with the big club Garth made sure the team had the right mix of veterans surrounding the locker room. With the right assortment of experience the other ingredient needed in the locker room was the precise blend of personalities. Cal Clutterbuck has

Hours after the Islanders inked Nick Leddy to a long-term extension, they defeated the Arizona Coyotes 5-1 and rookie Kael Mouillerat tallied his first NHL goal. The Islanders exploded in the third period tallying four of their five goals in the final frame. It was extra sweet for Kael Mouillerat who was playing in his third NHL game. “It’s obviously a pretty unbelievable feeling,” the 27-year-old rookie said after tallying his first NHL goal. “You play so long and at my age

The Islanders proved how much they have grown in recent years by defeating the Toronto Maple Leads 3-2. The Islanders jumped out early but the pesky Leafs battled hard. After the Maple Leafs interim head coach Peter Horacek questioned the team’s emotion publicly following their most recent loss to the Rangers, the Islanders got the start they were looking for. Anders Lee took the puck from often-criticized Leafs defenseman Cody Franson, and stuffed it past Jonathan Bernier. L

The Islanders went into the Wells Fargo Center having lost their previous three games but made sure the streak ended in Philadelphia. They defeated the Flyers 3-2 in a seven round shootout. The Islanders had to battle back from a two-goal deficit. Late in the second period Mikhail Grabovski and Cal Clutterbuck tallied goals to knot the game at two. The third period was fairly even, and the team’s both received their point. In overtime, both teams looked as if they were conten

The Islanders came out of the All-Star break without alternate captain Kyle Okposo but that didn’t seem to be an issue as they beat their local rival, the New York Rangers 4-1. Mikhail Grabovski returned to the lineup after missing the previous five games with a lower body injury. He replaced Okposo on the first line and scored the game’s first goal. After Johnny Boychuk broke up a Rangers rush, he stormed back the other way leading a 4-2 opportunity. He fed Tavares who sent