What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

New York Islanders: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972 during the league’s attempt to keep a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise off Long Island. The Islanders had near-immediate success, making the playoffs in their third season, which started a streak of 13 consecutive postseason appearances. During that streak, they won four straight Stanley Cups—1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983—and went to another Stanley Cup Final in 1984. The Islanders of the early 1980s remain one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history.

Former New York Islanders in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Michael Ostrower | April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and there isn’t much for the New York Islanders to be happy about. Of course, they are still in the playoff race, but they are down 2-0 in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and optimism is running short. Now seems to be a good time to look at some former Islanders who had regular-season success and are chasing the Stanley Cup. John Tavares John Tavares, the player who left the Islanders as a free agent to play for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, is again in the playoffs. He has had…

2023-24 Bridgeport Islanders: A Season Filled With Lessons

Michael Ostrower | April 24, 2024April 23, 2024

The Bridgeport Islanders finished their American Hockey League (AHL) season with a 4-1 victory over the Providence Bruins. A season that ended by taking down one of the league’s top teams was a rare bright spot for the disappointing Islanders. The team had just 28 wins in the 72-game schedule and sat at the bottom of the league the entire way. Despite the frustrating season, there were a few bright spots and a lot of lessons learned. Too Old, Too Slow The AHL is the premiere North American league in preparing hockey players for the NHL. It is home to…

Islanders Cannot Afford to Be Trigger Shy

Karine Hains | April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Game 2 of the first-round series between the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes was quite different from the first installment. In the initial matchup, the Islanders kept the game close but ended up losing 3-1. In last night’s Game 2, Patrick Roy’s men took the lead and kept it until there was only 2:15 left in the game. With his team trailing by one, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour called a time out and pulled his goaltender. With the game on the line, Carolina turned up the pressure cooker and the Islanders just couldn’t withstand it. The Canes were…

Hurricanes Come Back From 3-0 Deficit to Win 5-3

Justin Giampietro | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes had a miraculous three-goal comeback against the New York Islanders to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round clash. Conceding the first three goals, it seemed as though the Hurricanes had little chance of making the game close after winning Game 1 in a tight 3-1…

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Hurricanes – Game 2

Matthew Zator | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

The New York Islanders take on the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena tonight for Game 2 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (3M) ISLANDERS at (2M) HURRICANES Eastern Conference First Round, Game 2…

Islanders Can Still Win Despite Game 1 Loss

Anthony Russo | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

The New York Islanders didn’t come out on top in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes – but it’s far from over. Related: Islanders Must Fix Abysmal Special Teams to Have Playoff Success Fans might have been pessimistic (and rightfully so) after their team went down…

Today in Hockey History: April 22

Matthew Zator | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Breaking a record set by the Great One is quite the accomplishment, and a very unlikely player did just that on this date. One of the National Hockey League’s charter teams has had plenty of reasons to celebrate, while two legendary goaltenders had memorable games, and the hockey world lost…

Patrick Roy Needs to Adjust for the Islanders to Overcome the Canes

Mike Fink | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes series against the New York Islanders went as many expected it would. The game was slow, chippy, hard-hitting, great defensively, and had a lot of big saves from both goaltenders. Also, as expected the Hurricanes won the game as they never trailed in the…

Islanders Hoping Roy Effect Is Strong Enough to Upset the Hurricanes

Karine Hains | April 22, 2024April 24, 2024

A coach may not be the one who’s playing the game, but he can still have quite the impact on proceedings, as Patrick Roy has shown since taking over the New York Islanders 45 games into the season. After yet another defeat, this one at the hands of the ailing…

Islanders’ Pierre Turgeon Belongs in the Hall of Fame

James Nichols | April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

*This archive is being republished to commemorate Pierre Turgeon being elected to the Hall of Fame The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2022 is the most recent class and all were worthy of entry. It’s called the Hall of Fame, not the “Hall of Greatness.” To be considered to…

Islanders Have Blueprint to Win Series After Game 1 Loss

Mike Fink | April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

The New York Islanders lost Game 1, and like last season, they were outplayed by the Carolina Hurricanes on both ends of the ice. The Hurricanes took an early lead and never looked back, scoring a goal early in the third period and an empty netter to pull away with…

Julien Gauthier Carries AHL Islanders Over Bruins

Ryan Ventura | April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

The Bridgeport Islanders played the Providence Bruins on Saturday (Apr. 20) at Total Mortgage Arena, a home game to close out their 2023-24 season. Both teams started hot, scoring a goal apiece in the first five minutes of the game. However, the Islanders pulled away in the third period, taking…

Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 1 Loss to the Hurricanes

Michael Ostrower | April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

The New York Islanders fell 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in the opening matchup of the playoffs. Despite being heavily favored to win, the Hurricanes did not dominate, showing the Islanders have a real chance to take the series. Carolina was not steady with the puck, had an abysmal second…

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Hurricanes – Game 1

Jim Bay | April 20, 2024April 21, 2024

The New York Islanders face the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in the first game of their playoff series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub ISLANDERS (M3) at HURRICANES (M2) Eastern Conference First Round, Game 1 5 p.m. ET;…

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Ryan Gagne | April 20, 2024April 24, 2024

Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports, or you are a fan looking to cheer on former players chasing their dream in another jersey, this is the…

Bridgeport Islanders Shut Out by Phantoms

Ryan Ventura | April 20, 2024April 20, 2024

The Bridgeport Islanders took on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday (Apr. 19) at Total Mortgage Arena to kick off their final homestand of the season. The Islanders have long been eliminated from postseason contention. However, they were looking to play the role of a spoiler; the Phantoms were looking…

3 Bold Islanders Predictions for the First Round of the Playoffs

Mike Fink | April 20, 2024April 20, 2024

The opening puck drop in the First Round is just hours away as the New York Islanders prepare to face the Carolina Hurricanes. Sure, it’s a rematch of last season’s matchup, but this one looks to be different. The Islanders are looking for revenge, but they have a new coach,…

Islanders’ New Faces Can Lead Upset of Hurricanes

Mike Fink | April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

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…

A Healthy Noah Dobson Poised to Lead Islanders in Round 1

Michael Ostrower | April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

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…

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Islanders FAQ

What year were the New York Islanders founded?

The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972.

When did the New York Islanders play their first game?

The Islanders’ first game was played on Oct. 7, 1972, against the Atlanta Flames and resulted in a 3-2 loss.

Who is the current head coach of the New York Islanders?

Patrick Roy is the current head coach of the New York Islanders.