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.
Author's Posts
Preview: Blue Jackets to Clash with Islanders in Brooklyn
January 24th, 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 games (3-0-1) but blew a two-goal lead to the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night and lost in overtime, 3-2. The Blue Jackets have won three of their last...
Recap: Flyers Comeback to Edge Islanders in OT
January 23rd, 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 in a game that saw the Flyers overcome a 2-0 deficit. The Islanders had three-game winning streak snapped and lost for the first time under interim head coach Doug Weight....
Recap: Lee Leads Islanders Past Kings
January 22nd, 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 Center. The Isles won their third straight game and are now 2-0-0 under interim coach Doug Weight. The Islanders held a 2-0 lead after two periods but quick goals by Jeff...
Preview: Islanders Set to Host Kings
January 21st, 2017 The New York Islanders look to continue their two-game winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Kings at Barclays Center on Saturday night. The Isles are fresh off back-to-back shutout wins over Boston and Dallas. The Kings have dropped their last two games, falling by one goal on both occasions. Los Angeles is presently...
Recap: Tavares Helps Islanders Blank Stars 3-0
January 20th, 2017 John Tavares scored twice while Thomas Greiss made 23 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-0 shutout win over the Dallas Stars at Barclays Center Thursday night. Interim head coach Doug Weight earned a victory in his first game behind the Isles' bench just two days after taking over for Jack Capuano. Greiss was sharp when...
Preview: Islanders & Weight Host Shooting Stars
January 19th, 2017 Doug Weight makes his debut as head coach of the New York Islanders as they host the Dallas Stars at Barclays Center. The Islanders blanked the Boston Bruins 4-0 behind the strong goaltending of Thomas Greiss on Monday. The Stars are fresh off a 7-6 shootout victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. The Islanders fired head...
