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Revved up Islanders motor past Detroit 5-1

By Stacy Podelski April 23, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Islanders (15-19-6) offense was clicking on all cylinders in the 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings (26-15-1) in Tuesday night hockey action. Powered by the John Tavares, Matt Moulson, and Kyle Okposo line New York looked sharp, skating well throughout the game. “We have been playing a very solid puck possession,” Moulson said of the […]

Islanders left feeling empty after 5-3 loss to Leafs

By Stacy Podelski April 20, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Islanders (11-16-6) were left feeling empty after a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs (18-13-4) on Friday night hockey action. New York was returning home from a 2-1-0 road trip, featuring back-to-back shootout victories, could not overcome a combination of the sleepy first period along with bad officiating in the final frame. Wearing their black […]

Tuesday night thriller, as Isles soar past Jets: 3-2

By Stacy Podelski April 20, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Islanders (11-14-6) were in a Tuesday night thriller, winning their second consecutive shootout victory, in a 3-2 decision over the Winnipeg Jets (15-14-4). The Danish Prince Frans Nielsen broke out his patented backhand shot for the second straight extra session, to help the Isles earn two points. This was the first time the Isles have played in Winnipeg […]

Isles fall late to surging Stars: 3-2

By Stacy Podelski April 20, 2012 Leave a comment

For the New York Islanders (9-14-6) it is the one that got away, as late third period surge by the Dallas Stars (18-11-7) led to a 3-2 loss at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Thursday night. The Isles have now fallen in their third straight game, on the night that blueliner Calvin de Haan made his debut with the team. “I thought he […]

Isles singing the overtime blues in 3-2 loss to Blackhawks

By Stacy Podelski April 18, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Islanders (9-12-6) showed resiliency and heart, but are singing the overtime blues in their 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in Thursday night hockey action. New York was bolstered by two goals by in the second and third periods to propel them to a well-earned point in the game “We battled back from a period we weren’t very […]

Isles use first period firepower in 5-1 victory over Bolts

By Stacy Podelski April 18, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Islanders (9-11-5) used first period power surge to power themselves to a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-14-2) in NHL action on Tuesday night. New York recorded three goals in a span of five minutes, as the resilient Isles continue their red-hot play. Enjoying the fusion of the call-ups from Bridgeport, combined with a […]

Sensational sixth victory for Isles as they edge Devils 3-2

By Stacy Podelski April 17, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Islanders (6-11-4) picked up a huge two points in a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils (12-8-1) on Saturday afternoon hockey action.  Looking to avoid their seventh shutout, the Islanders were also looking to snap a four game losing streak. It took a while for the Islanders to pick up speed, but the team got […]