Tag Archive | New York Islanders

New York Islanders Recall John Persson

The New York Islanders announced today that forward John Persson has been recalled under emergency conditions from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. Persson, 21, has 16 points (12 goals, four assists) in 43 games with the Sound Tigers this season. The Ostersund, Sweden, native’s 12 goals and seven power-play goals lead […]

Islanders v Lightning 3/27/14

Here are some notes as the New York Islanders (28-35-9) are on the road getting ready to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (39-24-9) in NHL action on Thursday night. LAST GAME: 3/25/14: NYI 5 at CAR 4 The New York Islanders grinders hit the scoresheet in a big way Tuesday night, as Colin McDonald […]

Islanders v Hurricanes 3/25/14

Here are some notes as the New York Islanders (27-35-9 ) are on the road getting ready to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (31-31-9) in NHL action on Tuesday. LAST GAME: 3/23/14: NYI 2 vs. CBJ 0 Evgeni Nabokov made 41 saves, including 17 in the final frame, for his 58th career shutout and third […]

Eric Boulton Agrees to One-Year Deal with Islanders

The New York Islanders announced on Sunday that forward Eric Boulton has agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Boulton, 36, appeared in 23 games with the Islanders this season, recording four points (two goals, two assists) and 88 penalty minutes. The Halifax, NS, native’s second season with the Islanders was cut short by a […]

Islanders v. Blue Jackets 3/23/14

Here are some notes as at the New York Islanders (26-35-9) play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets (36-28-6) in NHL action at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. LAST GAME 3/18/14: NIY 0 vs. MIN 6 The New York Islanders offense was kept off the board Tuesday, as the team fell 6-0 to the Minnesota Wild at […]

Islanders v Wild 3/18/14

Here are some notes as the New York Islanders (26-34-9) play host to the Minnesota Wild ( 35-23-10) in NHL action at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. LAST GAME: 3/15/14: NYI 4 vs. BUF 1 Kyle Okposo scored a goal and added an assist, while Lubomir Visnovsky recorded three assists, as the Islanders defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 Saturday at […]

Kyle Okposo has been named the league’s Second Star of the Week

The National Hockey League announced today that New York Islanders forward Kyle Okposo has been named the league’s Second Star of the Week, for the period ending March 16. Okposo, 25, recorded multi-point efforts in each of the Islanders’ three games last week, totaling seven points (one goal, six assists). That stretch marked the fourth […]