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…
Islanders Beat Penguins in Game 2 – Eberle & Lehner Lead The Canadian Press | April 13, 2019 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Jordan Eberle and Josh Bailey scored in the third period and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 Friday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Anthony Beauvillier also scored and Robin Lehner sto…
Islanders Look to Build on Successes in Game Two Jon Zella | April 12, 2019 New York Islanders fans will turn on tonight’s game with a little more confidence after a poised victory in Game 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s nothing to hang their…
Penguins Take Islanders to OT, Lose on Bailey Winner in Game 1 The Canadian Press | April 11, 2019 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Josh Bailey scored on a rebound at 4:39 of overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday night in the opener of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Jordan Eberle had a goal and an a…
5 Islanders to Watch in the First Round Jon Zella | April 10, 2019 The New York Islanders head into a match up with the Pittsburgh Penguins as a bit of an underdog despite their home-ice advantage. The team’s defense was the hallmark of…
JT’s Homecoming to Home-Ice: Islanders’ Season in Review Ryan Kamber | April 10, 2019 July 1, 2018, a day that will live in infamy to New York Islanders fans. This date, of course, alludes to John Tavares, the former captain, and franchise cornerstone of…
3 Keys for Islanders in the 1st Round With Penguins Jon Zella | April 10, 2019 With brilliant performances between the pipes and behind the bench, the New York Islanders have had an amazing turnaround season that absolutely no one saw coming. Starting tonight, however, the…
Islanders Ready to Rock Coliseum Bob Hoffman | April 10, 2019 Nassau Coliseum. The Coliseum. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, or as it is now called, NYCB Live. After losing to the Washington Capitals in 2015, the New York Islanders and their…
Star-laden Penguins Open NHL Playoffs Against Stingy Islanders The Canadian Press | April 10, 2019 EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The Pittsburgh Penguins have the big-name players. The New York Islanders rely on their system for success. Perennial All-Stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin lead the high-scoring Penguins against Anders Lee, Mathew Barzal and the…
