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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 30
NHL Predictions: Dec. 30 New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Mathew Barzal News / Athlon Sports / December 30
NHL Announces Punishment Decision Over Islanders' Matthew Barzal Incident
The New York Islanders dropped a 4–2 game to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, but the final score was overshadowed by Matthew Barzal's retaliatory incident with Mason Marchment.
Mathew Barzal News / ESPN / December 29
Isles F Barzal draws $5K fine for 2-handed slash 
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for his two-handed slash to Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment in Columbus' 4-2 victory at Nationwide Arena Sunday.
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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Islanders’ Mathew Barzal fined for slashing Blue Jackets’ Mason Marchment
The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced Monday that New York Islanders’ forward Mathew Barzal has been fined $5,000 for slashing Columbus Blue Jackets’ forward Mason Marchment during their game on Sunday.
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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 29
Islanders’ Anders Lee makes David Rittich admission after Blue Jackets loss
The New York Islanders lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Sunday. Because of an Ilya Sorokin injury, David Rittich was thrust into action on consecutive nights, and Islanders captain Anders Lee praised him for the performances.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 29
Islanders’ Patrick Roy drops Ilya Sorokin practice plan amid injury
The New York Islanders lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Sunday afternoon. In the second game of a back-to-back, they collapsed in the third period, allowing three unanswered goals to lose.
Barzal two-hand slashes Marchment in Isles' loss
In a sequence the NHL will likely look into this week for potential discipline, Islanders forward Mathew Barzal took a two-handed chop to Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment on Sunday, after Marchment tripped New York rookie Matthew Schaefer.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 28
Islanders HC Patrick Roy drops honest reaction to Mathew Barzal slashing ejection
The New York Islanders’ 4–2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday was defined as much by a late third-period collapse as it was by Mathew Barzal’s ejection, which drew a clear and unapologetic response from head coach Patrick Roy.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28
Mat Barzal Did What Leaders Do — Even If It Might Cost Him
Mathew Barzal’s reaction to Mason Marchment on Sunday night instantly became one of the most talked-about moments surrounding the New York Islanders this season—and not because of a goal or highlight-reel assist.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Islanders Place Ethan Bear On Waivers
The New York Islanders have placed depth defenseman Ethan Bear on waivers per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Bear began the year on season-opening injured reserve with an upper-body injury.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / December 28
Special Guest Rocks National Anthem at Islanders Game
The New York Islanders had a very special guest in attendance for their first contest after the holiday break. As the team welcomed the New York Rangers for a crosstown matchup, the buzz began before puck drop.
David Rittich News / Field Level Media / December 28
David Rittich, Isles eye 3rd straight win in visit to Jackets
One of the most popular cliches in football is that any team with two starting quarterbacks really has none. The New York Islanders are learning the same is not true when it comes to a hockey team and goaltenders.
David Rittich News / Field Level Media / December 27
David Rittich, Islanders turn in defensive gem to beat Rangers
Backup goalie David Rittich stopped all 27 shots he faced Saturday night for the host New York Islanders, who outlasted the New York Rangers 2-0 in Elmont, N.Y.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
Islanders’ Bo Horvat returns to lineup after five-game absence
New York Islanders’ head coach Patrick Roy announced Saturday that forward Bo Horvat is back in the lineup for their game against the New York Rangers.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27
Islanders Place Ilya Sorokin On IR, Recall Marcus Hogberg
When the Islanders assigned Marcus Hogberg back to the minors during the holiday break, the hope was that Ilya Sorokin would be ready to return to the
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
NHL Predictions: December 27th New York Rangers vs New York Islanders
Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey ! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games all season long.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 26
Islanders ready to continue progress against Rangers
The New York Rangers haven't hit the road to face the New York Islanders since Apr. 10, when Rangers fans filled UBS Arena and roared as their team rolled to a lopsided win that called into question the Islanders' short- and long-term future.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / December 25
Islanders Celebrate Holidays with Player Gifts
The New York Islanders' social media admins have been making waves across social media thanks to an idea to get the franchise and fans in the holiday spirit.
Ilya Sorokin News / Daily Faceoff / December 22
Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin dealing with nagging ‘issue’, out until after holiday break
One of the better netminders in the NHL is going to have some rest and recovery for the next few days. On Monday, the New York Islanders announced that goaltender Ilya Sorokin has a small “nagging issue” and is going to let him rest through the holiday break.
Matthew Schaefer News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16
Matthew Schaefer Needs To Be On Canadian Olympic Roster
Deservedly so, Matthew Schaefer has commanded attention in the NHL since the draft on June 27th. The pre-draft buzz centered on his elite skating and offensive play from the blue line, and he’s carried that dynamic into the NHL.
New York Islanders News / EasySportz / December 15
The New York Islanders Show No Signs of Slowing This Storybook Season
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York Islanders have never needed fireworks to make noise. They have preferred substance over sizzle, structure over chaos and patience over panic.
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