Tag Archive | Frans Nielsen

Islanders begin three-game homestretch against Canadiens

The New York Islanders (22-22-8) begin a three-game, four –day homestand, starting with a 7:00 p.m. face-off against the Montreal Canadiens (21-24-9) tonight.  It is the third meeting of the season, with each team holding a home-ice victory. New York has won their last four games against Montreal, while also winning the last four meetings against the Habs in the Coliseum. The […]

Nielsen deal made official, as center signs on to four-year extension

The New York Islanders announced on their official site that center Frans Nielsen has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension. The new deal extends the Herning, Denmark-native through the 2015-16 season. Nielsen, who is known amongst fans as the ‘Danish Backhand of Judgment’, thanks to the multiple shootout thrillers with his patented moves in the extra frame, has helped […]

Frans extends point streak and contract in leading Isles to 1-0 victory over Flyers

It has been reported that New York Islanders (22-22-8) center Frans Nielsen decided to sign an extension with the team. The Danish Backhand of Judgment also extended the Isles point streak, in leading the team to a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers (30-17-6). The Isles have now been able to record points in their last five games, thanks to a […]

Isles ‘Nab’ two points from Flyers

The New York Islanders (22-22-8) “Nabbed’ a vital two points in a 1-0 shootout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers (30-17-6) in Tuesday night hockey action. First Period: No Score Second Period: No Score Note It has been reported that Islanders defenseman Dylan Reese is out with a groin injury. 1495 Sports will try to bring more information on the happenings with […]

Isles look to keep point-streak alive in game against Flyers

The New York Islanders (21-22-8) will seek points in their five straight contest, and regain their winning ways against the Philadelphia Flyers (30-16-6) on Tuesday night hockey action.  It will not be an easy task though as the Flyers have won 26-of the last-29 meetings against the Islanders. The Isles have been able to pick-up points in three of […]

Isles look to rebound on the road, after 3-1 loss to Nashville on Monday

The New York Islanders (16-21-6) will look to rebound from a 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators with a two game road trip to Washington, DC and Philadelphia on Monday and Thursday respectively.  Scoring the lone goal in the Islanders loss to the Predators was John Tavares (16), as the center extended his point streak to nine games. New York will look to […]

Islanders downed by Doan and Phoenix: 4-1

The New York Islanders (14-19-6) were unable to skate by tricky Shane Doan and the Phoenix Coyotes (20-17-5) in NHL action on Saturday night. New York has dropped the last two on the West Coast, as the guys also suffered from a 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. Frans Nielsen (7) scored the lone goal for the Islanders at the 10:00 mark […]