New York Islanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Islanders Can Still Win Despite Game 1 Loss

The New York Islanders didn’t come out on top in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes – but it’s far from over. Fans might have been pessimistic (and rightfully so) after their team went down 1-0 early in the first against their opponent, who are the favorites in the series.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Bark Bets

Patrick Roy Needs to Adjust for the Islanders to Overcome the Canes

Game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes series against the New York Islanders went as many expected it would. The game was slow, chippy, hard-hitting, great defensively, and had a lot of big saves from both goaltenders.

Patrick Roy News / The Hockey Writers / 6 hours ago

Islanders Hoping Roy Effect Is Strong Enough to Upset the Hurricanes

A coach may not be the one who’s playing the game, but he can still have quite the impact on proceedings, as Patrick Roy has shown since taking over the New York Islanders 45 games into the season.

NHL News / Action Network / 9 hours ago

NHL playoff best bets: Islanders vs. Hurricanes Game 2 odds, preview, prediction for Monday 4/22

Hockey expert Brian Paget of the Action Network shares a prediction for Monday's NHL playoff game between the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes.

Watch: Hurricanes goaltender makes incredible desperation save in win vs. Islanders

NHL best bets: Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game 2 odds, preview, prediction for Monday, 4/22

NHL odds, preview, prediction: Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 1 for Monday 4/22

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / 20 hours ago

Islanders Have Blueprint to Win Series After Game 1 Loss

The New York Islanders lost Game 1, and like last season, they were outplayed by the Carolina Hurricanes on both ends of the ice. The Hurricanes took an early lead and never looked back, scoring a goal early in the third period and an empty netter to pull away with a 3-1 victory.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Hurricanes have goalie Andersen to thank for Game 1 victory

Hurricanes have goalie Frederik Andersen to thank for Game 1 victory

Despite some sloppy play offensively, the Hurricanes lead its series over the Islanders, 1-0, after winning 3-1 on Saturday, thanks mainly to the efforts of goaltender Frederik Andersen, who made 34 saves.

Islanders now have a blueprint to win series after Game 1 loss

Will the Oilers keep dominating the Kings in the postseason?

Maple Leafs HC is still mum on injury status of William Nylander

Bruins are keeping perspective on Game 1 win over Toronto

It doesn't seem fair the Stars are playing the Golden Knights in first round

New York Islanders News / Lighthouse Hockey / 1 hour ago

Islanders Playoff News: “Encouraged” but “frustrated”

But if the Islanders can keep this up, they’ll make a series out of this. The New York Islanders played well enough to beat the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1, but the Candy Canes got one more bounce than the Islanders did.

Steve Staios News / Full Press Hockey / 8 minutes ago

A Head Coach Will Be GM Steve Staios’ Most Important Offseason Acquisition

While Steve Staios seeks to add to his roster next season, the Ottawa Senators general manager’s most important offseason decision will be the hiring of his club’s next head coach.

Julien Gauthier News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago

Julien Gauthier Carries AHL Islanders Over Bruins

The Bridgeport Islanders played the Providence Bruins on Saturday (Apr. 20) at Total Mortgage Arena, a home game to close out their 2023-24 season. Both teams started hot, scoring a goal apiece in the first five minutes of the game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 1 Loss to the Hurricanes

The New York Islanders fell 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in the opening matchup of the playoffs. Despite being heavily favored to win, the Hurricanes did not dominate, showing the Islanders have a real chance to take the series.

NHL News / NYI Hockey Now / 2 minutes ago

Islanders Game 1 Loss To Hurricanes As Encouraging As It Is Worrying

After falling into an early series deficit with a Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes to begin the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the New York Islanders are choosing to look at the positive side of things.

Anders Lee News / ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Anders Lee’s ‘solid’ Islanders review after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes

The New York Islanders are on the hunt for their first Stanley Cup since 1983. However, that hunt got off on the wrong foot on Saturday evening. Anders Lee and his team fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the tournament’s opening round.

NHL News / NYI Hockey Now / 13 hours ago

Islanders Fall As Andersen Steals Game 1 For Hurricanes

The New York Islanders threw the sink, the fridge and all other household appliances toward the net but couldn’t find a way to put a second puck past Fredrik Andersen as they fell 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday at PNC Arena to begin their first-round playoff series.

NHL News / Lighthouse Hockey / April 20

Hurricanes 3 (EN), Islanders 1: Isles miss opportunity in Game 1 loss

If the Isles need to cash in on their best opportunities to win this series, they already wasted a prime one. Kicking off their first-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Islanders lost a Game 1 where they played pretty well and could have and maybe really should have been in position to win.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 47 minutes ago

Watch: Hurricanes goalie makes incredible save in win

Watch: Hurricanes goaltender makes incredible desperation save in win vs. Islanders

Frederik Andersen may have already notched the save of the postseason.

10 bold predictions for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1 series picks

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 21 minutes ago

Watch: Hurricanes strike first in playoff opener

Watch: Hurricanes waste little time striking first in playoff opener vs. Islanders

The Carolina Hurricanes wasted little time opening the scoring in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, scoring less than two minutes into Game 1 against the New York Islanders.

10 bold predictions for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / NYI Hockey Now / 8 hours ago

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Game-Time Decision For Islanders, Hurricanes Game 1

The New York Islanders already received one piece of positive injury news, learning the Noah Dobson is ready to play heading into the postseason. Now, they’re hoping for some more.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / 16 hours ago

Islanders’ sign Henrik Tikkanen and Alex Jefferies to two-year, entry-level contracts

New York Islanders announced Friday that they have signed goaltender Henrik Tikkanen and forward Alex Jefferies to two-year, entry-level contracts that begin in 2024-25.

Alex Jefferies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 20 hours ago

Islanders sign pair of prospects to entry-level contracts

While they wait for the start of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Islanders have signed a pair of prospects to entry-level contracts.

10 bold predictions for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Goaltending could be the difference in Carolina Hurricanes-New York Islanders series

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / 20 hours ago

Noah Dobson Returns, Pageau Absent As Islanders Prepare For Playoffs

Through the final three games of the regular season, the New York Islanders took the ice without defenseman Noah Dobson, putting his status in question for the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 18

Jeff Carter Scores Final NHL Goal in 5-4 Loss vs. New York Islanders | 4/17/2024

The Penguins played their last game of the season against the New York Islanders on Wednesday, April 17th at the UBS Arena. This had not only been their last game of the season, but it had also been Jeff Carter’s final NHL career game, who’s retiring.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

Simon Holmstrom's goal helps Islanders top Penguins

Simon Holmstrom roofed a shot for the go-ahead goal at 14:27 of the third as the New York Islanders topped the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Ruslan Iskhakov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Islanders recall forward prospect for regular-season finale

The New York Islanders are recalling forward prospect Ruslan Iskhakov, who is expected to make his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.

Islanders sign Marshall Warren to two-year, entry-level contract

New York Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 win over New Jersey Devils

What’s at stake in the NHL: Will Leafs rest Auston Matthews or let him try for 70 goals?

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

Carolina Hurricanes: 2nd in Metropolitan Division, 111 points* New York Islanders: 3rd in Metropolitan Division, 92 points* * – with one game remaining To be announced.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Closing in on playoff berth, New York Islanders are flawed but dangerous

It wasn’t too long ago when it seemed like most people had been writing the New York Islanders off regarding making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As it stands, the Islanders sit in third place in the Metropolitan division with two games to play.