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.

Islanders & Red Wings Have Added Depth in Unique Ways to Become Contenders

Mike Fink | November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

The New York Islanders played the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 25 for the third and final time this season. The game wrapped up the season series with the Red Wings winning 4-2 to sweep the three-game set and these matchups could ultimately make the difference for two borderline playoff teams. Related: Islanders Not Giving Fans a Reason for Excitement Amid Recent Play The games showed the value of depth with lower-line forward and middle-pairing defensemen stepping up and taking over. It’s what will decide if either the Islanders or the Red Wings will get into the playoffs. Both Islanders…

Islanders Must Make Trades to Avoid Another Wasted Season

Michael Ostrower | November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

The quarter mark of the 2024-25 NHL season is now behind us, and the New York Islanders have posted an 8-9-5 record through 22 games. They currently find themselves in the middle of the Metropolitan Division and still in the playoff hunt, but they are far from being true contenders. It is evident that the roster needs improvement, and strengthening the team will likely require trades. Where the Islanders Lack The Islanders have had a lot of good, and a lot of bad, to begin the season. Amid Mat Barzal and Anthony Duclair’s injuries, the forward group has formed two…

Islanders Not Giving Fans a Reason for Excitement Amid Recent Play

Michael Ostrower | November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Hockey fan’s favorite pastime is to make fun of the New York Islanders for their boring playstyle. While Islanders supporters could brush it off for a time, thanks to the team’s past success providing an easy counterpoint, that is no longer an option. With blown lead after blown lead, the jokes practically write themselves, and the Islanders are nearing a point where excuses are no longer viable. Islanders Concerning Stats Thanks to NHL.com and Islanders’ statistician Eric Hornick, some eye-opening stats have emerged amid the team’s 8-9-5 start to the season. In 22 games this season, the Islanders have been…

NY Islanders Stock Market: Dobson, Engvall, Eiserman, Varlamov & More

Michael Ostrower | November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Welcome to the third edition of the New York Islanders Stock Market, a series dedicated to analyzing the recent performance of all things related to the Islanders, including players, coaches, management, prospects, and more. While a single game can drastically impact a player’s outlook, this series will rely on more…

Projected Lineups for the Red Wings vs Islanders – 11/25/24

Brian Finlayson | November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

The Detroit Red Wings take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RED WINGS (8-10-2) AT ISLANDERS (8-8-5) 7:30 p.m. ET; FDSNDET, MSGSN2 Red Wings projected lineup Vladimir Tarasenko — Dylan Larkin — Lucas RaymondAlex DeBrincat– Marco…

3 Reasons the Bridgeport Islanders Can Be a Playoff Team

Mike Fink | November 24, 2024November 24, 2024

Surprisingly enough, the Bridgeport Islanders have played well in their recent games and have made up ground in the standings. They won two of their three games on the Pennsylvania road trip with a 6-1 trouncing of the Hershey Bears on Nov. 15 and a 5-2 win over the Wilkes-Barre…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 24

Matthew Zator | November 24, 2024November 24, 2024

This date in National Hockey League history was very eventful in both Detroit and Philadelphia. In addition, a pair of Hall of Famers hung up their skates, an all-time great goaltender had multiple memories, and there was the very rare brother versus brother goal scored. So, let’s begin our daily…

Islanders Hold on to Defeat Blues 3-1

Michael Ostrower | November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

The New York Islanders defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 in a Sunday night matchup at UBS Arena. The Islanders avoided a fourth consecutive loss and improved their season record to 8-8-5. On the other side of the ice, the Blues record now falls to 9-12-1 following one of their…

Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin Earns 100th Career NHL Win

Michael Ostrower | November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin became the sixth goaltender in franchise history to win 100 career games with the team in tonight’s (Nov. 23) matchup against the St. Louis Blues. The 28-year-old improves to a 100-70-33 record across five NHL seasons, all on Long Island. The Islanders selected Sorokin in the…

Projected Lineups for the Blues vs Islanders – 11/23/24

Justin Giampietro | November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

The St. Louis Blues take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUES (9-11-1) AT ISLANDERS (7-8-5) 7:30 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, MSGSN Blues projected lineup Pavel Buchnevich — Robert Thomas — Jordan KyrouBrandon Saad — Brayden Schenn…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 23

Matthew Zator | November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers scored their 600th goals on this date in National Hockey League history. There were also countless memories for both teams in New York City, and the hockey world mourned the passing of one of the all-time great head coaches. So, let’s hop aboard…

New York Islanders’ 6 Trade Targets From the Pittsburgh Penguins

Michael Ostrower | November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Taylor Haase of DK Pittsburgh Sports recently reported that Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has let the league know that everyone currently on the Penguins roster, besides Sidney Crosby, is available for trade. The report claimed “the objective of any near-future moves wouldn’t be to add more futures. Rather, it’d…

Red Wings Edge Islanders for 2-1 Win

Jordan Orth | November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

The Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders locked horns for the first of two meetings over the next four days. It was a goaltender battle between Alex Lyon and Ilya Sorokin, with both netminders being the highlight for their team in a low-scoring affair. By the night’s end, the…

3 Reasons the Islanders Are a Different Team This Season

Mike Fink | November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

The New York Islanders appear heading to the same place they’ve been the last two seasons. With a 7-7-5 record, they are not a bottom feeder and won’t trade away players at the 2025 Trade Deadline and they look just good enough to sneak into the playoffs as an Eastern…

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Red Wings – 11/21/24

Justin Giampietro | November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

The New York Islanders take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. ISLANDERS (7-7-5) at RED WINGS (7-9-2) 7 pm ET; FDSNDT, MSGN2 Islanders projected lineup Anders Lee — Bo Horvat — Jean-Gabriel PageauMaxim Tsyplakov —…

Islanders & Flames Show Value of Goaltending Stability

Mike Fink | November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

The New York Islanders faced the Calgary Flames on Nov. 19 in a game that ended 2-1 for the Flames in a shootout. The only big takeaway is that both teams have great goaltenders. The Islanders didn’t have their primary starter in net, but Semyon Varlamov proved he can still…

Islanders’ 10 Worst Moments in 50-Year Franchise History

Mike McEnaney | November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

As their 50th anniversary season celebration occurred in 2022-23, the New York Islanders recalled all the amazing moments that have happened since their inaugural season in 1972. With four Stanley Cup championships and dozens of stars to have worn the blue and orange, there is no shortage of wonderful memories. But…

Oilers’ Bouchard & Islanders’ Dobson: The Parallel Struggles of 2 Borderline Superstars

Michael Ostrower | November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

At the 2018 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers held consecutive picks, both targeting a right-handed defenseman. The Oilers selected London Knights captain Evan Bouchard at No. 10, while the Islanders followed by choosing Acadie-Bathurst Titan captain Noah Dobson at No. 12, right after picking Oliver Wahlstrom…

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Flames – 11/19/24

Brian Finlayson | November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

The New York Islanders take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. ISLANDERS (7-7-4) at FLAMES (9-6-3) 9 p.m. ET; SN1, MSGSN Islanders projected lineup Anders Lee — Bo Horvat — Jean-Gabriel PageauMaxim Tsyplakov — Brock Nelson…

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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.