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.

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, Patrick Roy, behind the bench. Related: Islanders’ New Faces Can Lead Upset of Hurricanes The Islanders enter the series as underdogs, and it would be a surprise to see them upset the Hurricanes, who enter the playoffs as favorites to win the Stanley Cup. If they pull off the upset,…

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 Hurricanes. Related: 7 Things That Will Decide the Hurricanes-Islanders Series Despite Lamoriello’s confidence in the roster in place when the offseason concluded, he brought in a few skaters midseason and made a few call-ups from the American Hockey League (AHL) to change the dynamics of the team. He also hired…

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 is a massive win for the defense. Dobson Carrying the Defense Dobson finished the season with 10 goals and 70 points in 79 games, as well as a plus-12 rating. When drafted 12th overall in the 2018 NHL Draft, fans knew of his offensive talent, and he was regarded as…

Eastern Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

Alex Chauvancy | April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

The NHL regular season has concluded, with the playoffs set to begin tomorrow. We covered who’s hot and who’s not in the Western Conference entering the postseason. Now let’s do the same for the Eastern Conference. New York Rangers: Hot, But With Red Flags It was a historic season for the New…

Hurricanes & Islanders Round 1 X-Factors

Michael Ostrower | April 19, 2024April 18, 2024

The regular season has officially come to an end, and the playoffs begin on Saturday, April 20. The New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes are set to have a rematch of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs that saw the Hurricanes come out on top in six games. While many fans…

Today in Hockey History: April 18

Matthew Zator | April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

April 18 is a very historical date as the greatest player in National Hockey League history laced up his skates for the final time. In addition to a legend saying goodbye, there was a whole slew of Stanley Cup Playoff firsts that happened on this date. Let’s take our daily…

7 Things That Will Decide the Hurricanes-Islanders Series

Mike Fink | April 18, 2024April 19, 2024

The first round matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders is set and will begin this weekend. It’s a rematch from the first round last season but these teams are a lot different, especially the Islanders who went through a lot of turnover particularly behind the bench. Related:…

Projected Lineups for the Penguins vs Islanders – 4/17/24

Spencer Lazary | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins 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. PENGUINS (38-31-12) at ISLANDERS (38-27-16) 7 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, MSGSN, TVAS Penguins Projected Lineup: Drew O’Connor — Sidney Crosby — Bryan Rust Michael Bunting — Evgeni…

Islanders Must Fix Abysmal Special Teams to Have Playoff Success

Anthony Russo | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Special teams can often make the difference in a tight playoff series – and the New York Islanders need to figure things out come playoff time. Related: 3 Reasons to Believe in an Islanders Upset of the Hurricanes The first-round opponent is set with familiar division foe Carolina Hurricanes. The…

3 Reasons to Believe in an Islanders Upset of the Hurricanes

Michael Ostrower | April 17, 2024April 16, 2024

The New York Islanders are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Hurricanes’ fight for the Presidents’ Trophy Award race came down to the final few games of the season, but the New York Rangers ultimately came out…

Eastern Conference Matchups Set for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Jim Bay | April 16, 2024April 17, 2024

After Tuesday’s (April 16) wild evening of NHL action, the matchups for the Eastern Conference were confirmed for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dates and times for these matchups will be announced at a later date. Here are the matchups with a brief look at each. Toronto Maple Leafs vs…

Islanders Sign Marshall Warren to a 2-year ELC

Michael Ostrower | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

The New York Islanders announced they signed the University of Michigan and former Boston College captain Marshall Warren. Warren, a left-handed defenseman, was selected 166th by the Minnesota Wild in the 2019 NHL Draft but did not sign a contract with the team. Warren had four goals and 18 points…

5 Moments That Defined the Islanders’ 2023-24 Season

Mike Fink | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

The New York Islanders’ roller coaster of a season had plenty of highs and more than enough lows. They had plenty of games go to overtime, 26 to be exact, and multiple games where they had comfortable leads in the third period, only to fall apart and end up on…

Islanders Clinch Playoff Berth With Win Over Devils

Edgar Chaput | April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

The New York Islanders have made it back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They earned their spot in this year’s competition thanks to a convincing 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. It’s been a wild campaign for the Islanders. For the longest time, they resembled anything…

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Devils – 4/15/24

Jim Bay | April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

The New York Islanders make the short trip across the river to take on the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. ISLANDERS (37-27-16) at DEVILS (38-38-5) 7 p.m. ET; MSGSN2, MSGSN Islanders projected lineup Casey Cizikas — Bo…

NHL Needs an Islanders-Rangers First-Round Matchup

Mike Fink | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

The New York Islanders against New York Rangers rivalry is one of hockey’s best. The games always split the New York City metropolitan area and have done so since the Islanders’ inception in the 1970s. On Saturday, April 13, the two teams concluded the season series with the Rangers taking…

Islanders’ Shootout Loss to Rangers Isn’t All Bad

Michael Ostrower | April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

The New York Islanders were bested by the New York Rangers 3-2 in a shootout Saturday afternoon. They went down 1-0 and came back to grab the lead 2-1 before giving up a game-tying goal with just over four minutes to go courtesy of Artemi Panarin. Despite the loss in…

Today in Hockey History: April 13

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 39 years ago. April 13 has also provided plenty of big moments in both the regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to take…

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Rangers – 4/13/24

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

The New York Islanders take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. ISLANDERS (37-27-15) at RANGERS (53-23-4) 12:30 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN360, TVAS Islanders projected lineup Casey Cizikas — Bo Horvat — Mathew Barzal…

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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.