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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.

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Islanders Move Star Goaltender to Injured Reserve

The New York Islanders are set to come out of the holiday break with a matchup against the rival New York Rangers. But the Islanders are going to be a little shorthanded in goal as Ilya Sorokin was placed on injured reserve and Marcus Hogberg had to be recalled on an emergency basis.

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

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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.

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Islanders’ Shift to Uptempo Hockey Keeping Them Competitive in Metro

The New York Islanders have been one of the bigger surprises in the NHL this season. They sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division with 44 points and are just three points behind the Carolina Hurricanes for first place.

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.

Marshall Warren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Marshall Warren lived ‘dream’ in home debut with Islanders

The New York Islanders have been riddled with injuries this campaign. The injury to Alexander Romanov left a hole on the blue line, which has recently been filled by Marshall Warren.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / December 23

Adam Pelech collects game-winner for Islanders against Devils

Adam Pelech scored the game-winning goal with 1:15 left Tuesday night for the New York Islanders, who edged the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in Elmont, N.Y. The

Isaiah George News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Islanders’ Isaiah George Out Week-To-Week

New York Islanders defenseman Isaiah George is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, according to The Hockey News’ Stefen Rosner. George, who is currently

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.

Marcus Hogberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Islanders Recall Marcus Hogberg On Emergency Basis

The New York Islanders announced today that netminder Marcus Hogberg has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders, on an emergency basis.

Patrick Roy News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

What Patrick Roy Loves Most About The New-look Islanders

For the first time since their back-to-back conference finals losses to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the New York Islanders feel alive. Not competitive in a grind-it-out, hold-your-breath way.

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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19

Islanders’ Patrick Roy gets brutally honest on replacing Alexander Romanov

The New York Islanders host the last-place Vancouver Canucks on Friday at UBS Arena. After a loss to the Detroit Red Wings ended their three-game winning streak, they are looking to get back on the right track.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

NHL Prediction: Dec. 19 New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks

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