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Isles' Bailey had to restart from scratch
Two weeks ago today, Josh Bailey was a healthy scratch for the first time in his life as he sat and watched the Islanders' 4-3 overtime win in Carolina.
"You never want that to happen," said Bailey, the Isles' first-round pick from a year ago, nin...
Flyers spoil Isles' homecoming
One game after giving up 61 shots in a win on Monday in Toronto, the Islanders' woes came on the other end of the ice last night -- and made their coach as upset as he has been this season.
Following two solid periods at the Nassau Coliseum, the Is...
Islanders 'Weight' for captain's return
Doug Weight hasn't seen the Islanders play in person too many times lately. Not with the team having just completed a seven-game road trip and Weight still recovering from a shoulder injury.
It hasn't been an ideal situation for the veteran on a yo...
Bailey lifts Islanders
TORONTO -- A recent first-round draft pick playing in his native Ontario netted the winner in overtime for the Islanders last night, but it wasn't John Tavares.
Josh Bailey, the team's top pick in 2008, scored in overtime and Dwayne Roloson made ...
Tavares back in Toronto
What looked a few days ago like it would be a triumphant return to Toronto for John Tavares has turned into something considerably different.
That's what happens when a young team like the Islanders -- who went 2-0-2 during the first four games of...
Islanders singing the Blues
ST. LOUIS -- David Perron scored twice, and Patrik Berglund's first goal in 13 games proved to be the difference in the Blues' 4-1 victory over the Islanders last night.
Eric Brewer also scored, and Chris Mason stopped 23 shots as the Blues won ba...
Isles blow lead
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A fluky goal with 67 seconds sent the Islanders to a 3-2 loss at the Wild last night, but coach Scott Gordon figures his team lost it long before Owen Nolan's scrambling goal.
"I thought that we had some great chances that we ju...
Isles enjoy Dwayne's world
Dwayne Roloson wanted to get an idea of what he would be getting into before he signed with the Islanders in the offseason, so he reached out to former Minnesota teammate Richard Park for insight. "I didn't recruit Dwayne," Park said. "I just told ...
Islanders got boost from Hunter
Scott Gordon had hoped that Trent Hunter’s return earlier in the month would add a spark to the Islanders’ offense, and the winger, who missed four weeks with a chest injury, has delivered.
Hunter has scored in all four of his games since he’s been b...
Moulson nets 2 for Islanders
BOSTON -- Matt Moulson was perfectly happy to have his first career two-goal game. He didn't need a hat trick -- especially one he didn't deserve.
Moulson scored twice -- and was temporarily credited with a third -- last night to lead the Islander...
Rising Islanders struggle in shootouts
As unexpected as the Islanders' competitive start has been, it could have been even better.
They head into tonight's game in Boston having begun their seven-game road trip with two shootout losses and an overtime win.
Their struggles in the OT ...
Rising Isles not SO great
As unexpected as the Islanders' competitive start has been, it could have been even better. They head into tonight's game in Boston having begun their seven-game road trip with two shootout losses and an overtime win. Their struggles in the OT an...
Isles' rally falls short
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Two goals in the final 12 minutes earned another point for the Islanders. But getting through overtime still knotted is no formula for two points -- at least not for the Isles.
Nathan Horton's wrist shot beat Dwayne Roloson in th...
Isles' Okposo OK in OT
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Kyle Okposo scored with 14.4 seconds left in overtime, and John Tavares had the first two-goal game to help the Islanders beat Carolina 4-3 last night, extending the Hurricanes' winless streak to 14 games.
Mark Streit added a goa...
Islanders' rehabbing goalie answers critics
With the Islanders in Carolina, preparing to play yet another game without their franchise goalie tonight, Rick DiPietro was working out at Iceworks in Syosset yesterday, still likely at least a month away from his return to an NHL game.
The 28-ye...
Islanders' rehabbing Rick answers critics
With the Islanders in Carolina, preparing to play yet another game without their franchise goalie tonight, Rick DiPietro was working out at Iceworks in Syosset yesterday, still likely at least a month away from his return to an NHL game.
The 28-ye...
Islanders lose in 11th round of shootout
WASHINGTON -- The Islanders didn't have to face Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals top scorer, but it didn't matter, because Washington keeps finding different ways to win.
Chris Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup...
Isles lose in shootout
WASHINGTON -- Chris Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup goalie Semyon Varlamov came on in relief and carried the Capitals to a 5-4 comeback win over the Islanders.
Alexander Semin, who scored two regulation...
Islanders' Okposo sits out with swine flu
Just in time for a seven-game road trip, Kyle Okposo became the second Islander to come down with swine flu.
Okposo, perhaps the team's top all-around player, was diagnosed yesterday and figures to miss most of the trip. Doug Weight was out for th...
Isles' Okposo sits out with swine flu
Just in time for a seven-game road trip, Kyle Okposo became the second Islander to come down with swine flu.
Okposo, perhaps the team's top all-around player, was diagnosed yesterday and figures to miss most of the trip. Doug Weight was out for th...
Islanders set goals for DiPietro
Rick DiPietro's slow comeback from injury should take another step forward today, when the goalie is scheduled to practice on consecutive days for the first time this season.
"After that, we'll see how he is [tomorrow]," Islanders coach Scott Go...
Islanders set goals for Rick
Rick DiPietro's slow comeback from injury should take another step forward today, when the goalie is scheduled to practice on consecutive days for the first time this season.
"After that, we'll see how he is [tomorrow]," Islanders coach Scott Go...
Islanders crush Thrasers, but lose Martinek for season
On a day when the Islanders learned that they lost one of their top defenseman for the year, they put on their best offensive performance of the season.
Getting goals from six different players, the Isles pounded the Thrashers, 6-3, at the Colis...
Isles fill nets but will miss Martinek
On a day when the Islanders learned that they lost one of their top defenseman for the year, they put on their best offensive performance of the season. Getting goals from six different players, the Isles pounded the Thrashers, 6-3, at the Colise...
Devs top Isles in Elias' return
Finally getting their Newark act together, the Devils go back on the road tonight, where they've been perfect.
They won their second straight at home, and third in four there last night, nipping the Islanders 2-1 as Patrik Elias made his season deb...
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