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Islanders’ New Faces Can Lead Upset of Hurricanes

A team run by Lou Lamoriello that keeps the core intact every season doesn’t appear to have new faces. That’s not the case with the New York Islanders who have plenty of new skaters on the roster who helped them secure a playoff spot and a matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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How much are Hurricanes vs. Islanders playoffs tickets? How to buy, cheapest price, best seats for 2024 NHL 1st round series

The Carolina Hurricane and New York Islanders face off in the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. Here's how to get tickets for every game of best-of-seven series.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / 1 hour 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.

Noah Dobson News / The Hockey Writers / 49 minutes ago

A Healthy Noah Dobson Poised to Lead Islanders in Round 1

The New York Islanders announced Friday, April 19, that star defenseman Noah Dobson returned to practice after being listed as day-to-day. Dobson, who played just three shifts in the Islanders’ April 11 win over the Montreal Canadiens, has played a crucial role for the team this season, and his return is a massive win for the defense.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / 17 minutes ago

NHL playoff bets: SGP for Hurricanes-Islanders

We're happy to see Canes-Islanders as the first game of our weekend, because it's one we've been most drawn toward since we began compiling numbers for the eight matchups we have in store.

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New York Islanders News / Lighthouse Hockey / 2 hours ago

First round is set, Game 1 tomorrow evening

Game 1 between the Isles and Canes will be the first game of the entire 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Every Eastern Conference team wrapped up the regular season by Wednesday, and the Western Conference wrapped up last night.

Alex Jefferies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 54 minutes 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.

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New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / 56 minutes 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 / NYI Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

Islanders Playoffs: Schedule For First Round Series Versus Hurricanes Released

The New York Islanders knew the who and the where all they needed was the when. On Friday morning, the NHL released the schedule for the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including that for the Islanders’ series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 22 hours ago

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

The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders will meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight season. In 2023, the Hurricanes got the last laugh, winning Game 6 in overtime and taking the series 4-2. While the team rosters may look similar to last season, this series should be different.

Ruslan Iskhakov News / NYI Hockey Now / 1 hour ago

Ruslan Iskhakov Makes Strong First Impression In NHL Debut

There had been a buzz around Ruslan Iskhakov all season. Leading the Bridgeport Islanders with 50 points, it seemed only a matter of time before Iskhakov received his first NHL call-up to the New York Islanders.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 23 hours ago

7 Things That Will Decide the Hurricanes-Islanders Series

The first round matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders is set and will begin this weekend. It’s a rematch from the first round last season but these teams are a lot different, especially the Islanders who went through a lot of turnover particularly behind the bench.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 5 hours ago

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.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / NYI Hockey Now / 20 hours ago

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Suffers Injury In Islanders Final Game Before Playoffs

The New York Islanders won their final game of the regular season on Thursday night but lost Jean-Gabriel Pageau during it. Pageau registered just 2:36 of time on ice before leaving the game at 9:18 of the first period, never to return.

NHL News / NYI Hockey Now / 8 minutes ago

Islanders Pull Past Penguins To Enter Postseason On High Note

When a game doesn’t mean much in terms of standings, it may as well be entertaining. Having already clinched a spot in the postseason, the final game of

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 / 3 hours ago

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

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Islanders Must Fix Abysmal Special Teams to Have Playoff Success

Special teams can often make the difference in a tight playoff series – and the New York Islanders need to figure things out come playoff time. The first-round opponent is set with familiar division foe Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 16

Devils Lose Last Game 4-1 Against New York Islanders | 4/15/2024

The Devils played their last game of the season on Monday, April 15th against the New York Islanders at the Prudential Center. Unfortunately, they ended their season with a 4-1 loss to the Islanders, who clinched a playoff berth with this victory.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 40 minutes ago

Watch: Angels, Islanders announcers honor Yankees legend in broadcast booth

Television play-by-play announcers Brendan Burke of the New York Islanders and Wayne Randazzo of the Los Angeles Angels paid homage to retiring New York Yankees radio icon John Sterling on Monday night.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Islanders dump Devils, clinch playoff berth

Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each had a goal with an assist as the visiting New York Islanders clinched a playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday in Newark, N.J.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Islanders out to clinch playoff spot, avoid sweep by Devils

Before the New York Islanders can officially focus on the playoffs, they must find a way to beat one of their tri-state rivals. The visiting Islanders look to clinch third place in the Metropolitan Division and avoid a season-series sweep by the New Jersey Devils on Monday night in Newark, N.J.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 9

Islanders, Capitals log key wins in East playoff race

Islanders, Capitals log key wins in Eastern Conference playoff race

The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals are up and the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers are down after Tuesday night's action in the NHL Eastern Conference playoff race.

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