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Gil Martin

Long time hockey writer and author of the new book, "Ice Wars: The Complete History of New York's Greatest Modern Sports Rivalry." It tells the story behind every game between the Rangers and Islanders dating back to 1972 and features profiles of more than 80 players from both teams and quotes from more than 50 exclusive interviews from players, coaches and broadcasters from both teams.

Recap: Islanders Get Past Maple Leafs 6-5 in OT

Gil Martin | February 7, 2017

Brock Nelson scored at 2:42 of overtime to lead the New York Islanders to a 6-5 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Barclays Center. This marked the first time…

Categories New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs

Preview: Maple Leafs & Islanders to Battle in Brooklyn

Gil Martin | February 6, 2017

The Toronto Maple Leafs head to Brooklyn to meet the New York Islanders in a battle between two teams struggling on defense and fighting for playoff berths in the Eastern…

Categories New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs

Recap: Hurricanes Edge Islanders 5-4 in OT

Gil Martin | February 5, 2017

Ron Hainsey scored at 2:52 of overtime to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-4 road win over the New York Islanders at Barclays Center. The goal was Hainsey’s second…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, New York Islanders

Preview: Islanders Look to Bounce Back Vs. Hurricanes

Gil Martin | February 4, 2017

The New York Islanders look to get back on track as they host the Carolina Hurricanes at the Barclays Center. The Islanders had their seven-game point streak snapped last night…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, New York Islanders

Recap: Islanders Edge Capitals 3-2

Gil Martin | February 1, 2017

The New York Islanders continued their winning ways under Doug Weight and edged the Washington Capitals 3-2 at Barclays Center Tuesday night. Ryan Strome’s third-period goal put the Islanders ahead…

Categories New York Islanders, Washington Capitals

Preview: Islanders Clash with Capitals in Brooklyn

Gil Martin | January 31, 2017

The New York Islanders look to continue their strong play as they host the Washington Capitals in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break. Both teams entered…

Categories New York Islanders, Washington Capitals

Recap: Ladd Leads Islanders Past Canadiens

Gil Martin | January 27, 2017

Andrew Ladd scored twice while Josh Bailey added a late insurance goal as the New York Islanders downed the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 Thursday at the Barclays Center. The win increased…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders

Preview: Canadiens Come Calling on Islanders

Gil Martin | January 26, 2017

The Montreal Canadiens invade Brooklyn to take on the New York Islanders Thursday in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams. The Islanders are playing better hockey…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders

Recap: Islanders Stifle Blue Jackets, 4-2

Gil Martin | January 25, 2017

The New York Islanders played one of their best games of the season and downed the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 at Barclays Center Tuesday night. Brock Nelson netted the game-winner…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders

Preview: Blue Jackets to Clash with Islanders in Brooklyn

Gil Martin | January 24, 2017

The New York Islanders continue their six-game home stand on Tuesday night when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets in Brooklyn. The Islanders have earned a point in four straight…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders

Recap: Flyers Comeback to Edge Islanders in OT

Gil Martin | January 23, 2017

Claude Giroux’s goal at 3:20 of overtime led the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 overtime win over the New York Islanders. Steve Mason made 36 saves to earn the win…

Categories New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers

Recap: Lee Leads Islanders Past Kings

Gil Martin | January 22, 2017

Anders Lee scored two power play goals while J.F. Berube made 34 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Barclays…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders
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