Jennifer Botterill Talks Isles vs Canes With THW Nathaniel Oliver | April 27, 2019 The New York Islanders made very short work of Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sweeping the best-of-seven opening round series in four straight, the Isles have vaulted themselves right…
Hurricanes Squeak Past Islanders in OT to Take Game 1 The Canadian Press | April 27, 2019 NEW YORK — Jordan Staal scored 4:04 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes to 1-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Nino Niederreiter sent a shot that caromed off the en…
Islanders Rested & Ready for the Hurricanes in 2nd Round The Canadian Press | April 26, 2019 NEW YORK — The New York Islanders are rested and ready to go. The Carolina Hurricanes haven’t had a chance to relax after outlasting the defending champions in a marathon seven-game series. More than a week after finishing off a sweep in the first roun…
Hurricanes Storm Into 2nd-Round Showdown With Islanders The Canadian Press | April 25, 2019 Calvin de Haan was at a loss for words about what comes next. Minutes after the Carolina Hurricanes’ shocking 4-3 double-overtime victory in Game 7 to move on to the second round, he wasn’t yet ready to turn his attention to facing the New York Islande…
Lamoriello, Trotz Orchestrate Islanders’ Big Turnaround The Canadian Press | April 21, 2019 NEW YORK — Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz say they didn’t know exactly what to expect from the New York Islanders this season. There were plenty of questions after the Islanders gave up 293 goals — the most in the NHL since 2006-07 — while missing the …
The Islanders’ Potential Second Round Matchup Jon Zella | April 21, 2019 As the New York Islanders wait for the result of the series between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, the Islanders are paying close attention to both teams as a…
Islanders’ Storylines Heading Into the Second Round Jon Zella | April 20, 2019 As the Islanders wait for their second round opponent, either the Washington Capitals or Carolina Hurricanes, there’s still plenty of news and storylines to follow surrounding the team. Boychuk out…
NHL News & Notes: Yzerman, Oshie & More Brandon Share-Cohen | April 19, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, Steve Yzerman has been hired as the new general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, TJ Oshie is injured and won’t be back for a…
Islanders Prove They’re for Real in Sweep of Penguins The Canadian Press | April 17, 2019 PITTSBURGH — The expectations were modest at first. The New York Islanders simply wanted to be better than the team that allowed the most goals in the NHL in 2017-18. Tougher to play against. Smarter on both ends of the ice. Momentum built slowly. A mi…
Islanders Finish off Penguins Playoff Sweep The Canadian Press | April 17, 2019 PITTSBURGH — The New York Islanders’ turnaround season is heading to the second round of the playoffs. Jordan Eberle scored for the fourth straight game, Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots and the Islanders finished off Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Peng…
Islanders Aren’t Looking Beyond Game 4 Jon Zella | April 16, 2019 Early in the season, it took some time for the New York Islanders to buy into coach Barry Trotz’s systems and for the team to find its groove. But what’s…
Islanders Top Penguins 4-1 to Take 3-0 Series Lead The Canadian Press | April 14, 2019 PITTSBURGH — The New York Islanders are on the cusp of just their second playoff series win in more than a quarter-century. Jordan Eberle scored for the third straight game, Robin Lehner stopped 25 shots and the Islanders rolled to a 4-1 victory over t…
