New York Islanders News & Opinion

Former Islanders’ Update: Okposo, Tavares and More

Matt Rothman | December 25, 2019

There have been many dark years on Long Island with the New York Islanders. With some poor head coaches as well as a bad general manager this decade, the Islanders…

Islanders Really Need This Christmas Break

Matt Rothman | December 24, 2019

The New York Islanders have had a lot go their way early this season. They had a 10-game winning streak, and a club-record 17-game point streak. Since then, other than…

Gavrikov’s Late Goal Lifts Blue Jackets Over Islanders 3-2

The Canadian Press | December 23, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Vladislav Gavrikov scored late in the third period to lift the surging Columbus Blue Jackets over the New York Islanders 3-2 on Monday night for their fifth…

Islanders’ 3 Stars of the Week: Dec 16-22

Matt Rothman | December 23, 2019

It was a tough week for one of the league’s best teams in the New York Islanders. They lost two of three games with the lone win coming in a…

Silfverberg, Henrique Lead Ducks past Islanders 6-5

The Canadian Press | December 21, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Jakob Silfverberg scored in regulation and added the shootout winner in the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-5 win against the New York Islanders. Adam Henrique had a goal and…

Islanders Sending Tonelli and Goring to the Rafters

Matt Rothman | December 21, 2019

The New York Islanders have been very selective with which jerseys they retire, but, it was announced on Wednesday that both Butch Goring and John Tonelli’s numbers will be retired…

Barzal Scores in Regulation and Shootout, Islanders Beat Bruins 3-2

The Canadian Press | December 19, 2019

BOSTON — Mathew Barzal scored in regulation and the shootout as the New York Islanders beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night. In the shootout, Jordan Eberle and Barzal…

Predators Score 7 Straight Goals, Beat Islanders 8-3

The Canadian Press | December 17, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Nick Bonino had the tiebreaking goal late in the second period as the Nashville Predators got seven consecutive scores to rally for an 8-3 win over the…

Islanders’ 3 Stars of the Week: Dec. 9-15

Matt Rothman | December 17, 2019

While the New York Islanders’ trip out west to California did not go well, their trip to Florida produced a pair of wins against the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida…

Isles Extend Home Streak to 6 with 3-2 OT Win over Sabres

The Canadian Press | December 14, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Anthony Beauvillier scored in overtime to lift the Islanders to a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, extending New York’s home winning streak to six games.
Beauvillier scored on a breakaway at 3:04 against Sabres goalie Linu…

Islanders Overpower Panthers to Sweep Season Series

The Canadian Press | December 13, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. — Devon Toews and Mathew Barzal had power-plays goals in a 3:51 span early in the second period and Thomas Greiss made 32 saves to help the New…

The Islanders Should Not Trade for Taylor Hall

Jon Zella | December 11, 2019

The New York Islanders’ topic de jour is that they need scoring help, which is true and not much of a surprise to anyone who has followed the team over…