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.
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.
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.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’ head coach Patrick Roy announced Saturday that forward Bo Horvat is back in the lineup for their game against the New York Rangers.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 defenseman Isaiah George is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, according to The Hockey News’ Stefen Rosner. George, who is currently
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.
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.
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.
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.