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Islanders Hold Off Lightning Comeback, Win 3-2 in Shootout

The New York Islanders prevail over the Tampa Bay Lightning again, this time taking them down in the shootout, 3-2. The Lightning mounted a comeback after falling behind 2-0, but they weren’t able to seal the deal.

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Islanders get scoring from all over in win over Lightning

Mathew Barzal and Emil Heineman scored in the shootout Saturday for the New York Islanders, who completed a perfect three-game homestand by edging the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-2, in Elmont, N.Y.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

NHL Predictions Dec. 13 New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning

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Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Report: Islanders’ Bo Horvat week-to-week with lower-body injury

The New York Islanders will be without their leading goal-scorer for a few weeks, as Bo Horvat was confirmed to be out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, as reported by NHL.com and Hockey News reporter Stefen Rosner.

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Jonathan Drouin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin returning to lineup after 5-game absence

The New York Islanders have been without first-year Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin for the last five games, as he’s been unavailable after having to nurse an injury.

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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Islanders rumors: Elliotte Friedman says teams ‘poking around’ for Maxim Tsyplakov trade

The New York Islanders are 5-1 in their last six games, sitting at third place in the Metropolitan Division. On Thursday, they seemingly avoided the worst-case scenario with Bo Horvat’s injury scare.

Anders Lee News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Islanders’ Anders Lee credits teammates after 4-point night vs. Ducks

The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, 5-2, at home. They are 5-1 in their last six games, catapulting into third place in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Islanders Score 3 Goals in First Period to Take Down Ducks 5-2

On Thursday, Dec. 11, the New York Islanders hosted the Anaheim Ducks. This was the two teams’ first meeting of the season. The Islanders came out strong, scoring three goals in the first period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 11

Islanders overcome key injury to take down Ducks

Anders Lee had two goals and four points Thursday night for the New York Islanders, who lost Bo Horvat to a lower-body injury while beating the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 in Elmont, N.Y.

Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Islanders’ Bo Horvat leaves game with lower-body injury

The New York Islanders have announced that center Bo Horvat will not be returning to Thursday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. Horvat sustained the injury early in the second period of the game.

Bo Horvat News / Field Level Media / December 11

Islanders' Bo Horvat exits due to lower-body injury

Bo Horvat, the Islanders' leading scorer, missed the final 33-plus minutes of New York's game against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in Elmont, N.Y., because of a lower-body injury.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 9

Emil Heineman lifts Islanders over Golden Knights in shootout

Bo Horvat scored two goals and Emil Heineman tallied the game-winner in the fourth round of the shootout to lead the New York Islanders to a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night in Elmont, N.Y.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

Islanders injury news: Pageau to return to lineup against Golden Knights

The New York Islanders will get some reinforcements on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights, as center Jean-Gabriel Pageau is expected to return to the lineup, according to Pageau himself.

Ilya Sorokin News / Breakaway on SI / December 8

Islanders Goalie Continues Bounce-Back Campaign with Latest Honor

This has been a bounce-back season for starting New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin. After beginning his career with three consecutive years with a goals-against average below 2.40, the last two seasons have been a completely different story.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 6

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Kyle Palmieri News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

Islanders Get Bit By Injury Bug As Kyle Palmieri Suffers Brutal Torn ACL Injury

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