What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

New York Islanders: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972 during the league’s attempt to keep a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise off Long Island. The Islanders had near-immediate success, making the playoffs in their third season, which started a streak of 13 consecutive postseason appearances. During that streak, they won four straight Stanley Cups—1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983—and went to another Stanley Cup Final in 1984. The Islanders of the early 1980s remain one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history.

The Implications of Islanders’ Patrick Roy Yanking Ilya Sorokin

Karine Hains | April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

After going down 2-0 in the first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Islanders’ head coach Patrick Roy decided it was time to use his team’s de facto number-one goaltender, the one he had called his “Ferrari” hours before, Ilya Sorokin. It seemed like a sound plan, but after the Formula 1 severely backfired, Roy had to get the “Cadillac,” backup goaltender Semyon Varlamov, back in the crease. Now, in the aftermath of a 3-2 defeat in which Sorokin allowed all three goals, what are the implications? Patrick Roy on Pulling Sorokin In his postgame press conference, Roy refused to hang…

Hurricanes’ Andersen Helps Lead Team to 3-0 Series Stranglehold

Zach Martin | April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes, after three games into the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, have officially put a stranglehold on the series versus the New York Islanders. After winning 5-3 on Monday, April 22 in epic comeback fashion scoring five unanswered goals, they came back on Thursday, April 25 to extend their series lead. In Game 3, the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 3-2 to take a 3-0 series lead with the chance to sweep the first-round matchup on Saturday, April 27. It was another night of Frederik Andersen making a case to throw his name into the Conn Smythe…

Today in Hockey History: April 26

Matthew Zator | April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

One of the biggest treats for National Hockey League fans is the thrill of watching a Game 7 during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This date has provided quite a few of those, including one that completed an epic comeback. Let’s strap into the THW time machine and enjoy all the best moments April 26 has given us through the decades. Game 7 Magic There are few things greater in sports than a seventh and deciding game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The intensity of an overtime playoff game is taken to new heights as everyone knows that the next goal…

Islanders’ Playoff Disappointment Reflective of Lamoriello’s Management

Mike Fink | April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

The New York Islanders are down 3-0 in the first round in what has been a one-sided series against the Carolina Hurricanes. They’ve been outplayed and it’s clear there is a gap between them and their opponent. The Islanders at best are a team that can make the playoffs and…

Hurricanes Edge Isles, Take 3-0 Lead in Series

Jim Bay | April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes edged the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday (April 25) to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff series. They have now taken a 3-0 lead in a best-of-seven series for the third time in franchise history, following the 2019 second round (vs….

Projected Lineups for the Hurricanes vs Islanders – Game 3

Jim Bay | April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes take on the New York Islanders tonight for Game 3 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (2M) Hurricanes at (3M) Islanders Eastern Conference First Round, Game 3 7:30 p.m. ET; ESPN2,…

Islanders Turning to Ilya Sorokin Won’t Steal Hurricanes Series

Mike Fink | April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The first round has been one-sided between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders. The Hurricanes took the first game 3-1 and then overcame a 3-0 deficit to win 5-3 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. A rematch of last season’s series is looking more or less the…

Former New York Islanders in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Michael Ostrower | April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and there isn’t much for the New York Islanders to be happy about. Of course, they are still in the playoff race, but they are down 2-0 in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and optimism is running short. Now seems to…

2023-24 Bridgeport Islanders: A Season Filled With Lessons

Michael Ostrower | April 24, 2024April 23, 2024

The Bridgeport Islanders finished their American Hockey League (AHL) season with a 4-1 victory over the Providence Bruins. A season that ended by taking down one of the league’s top teams was a rare bright spot for the disappointing Islanders. The team had just 28 wins in the 72-game schedule…

Islanders Cannot Afford to Be Trigger Shy

Karine Hains | April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Game 2 of the first-round series between the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes was quite different from the first installment. In the initial matchup, the Islanders kept the game close but ended up losing 3-1. In last night’s Game 2, Patrick Roy’s men took the lead and kept it…

Hurricanes Come Back From 3-0 Deficit to Win 5-3

Justin Giampietro | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes had a miraculous three-goal comeback against the New York Islanders to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round clash. Conceding the first three goals, it seemed as though the Hurricanes had little chance of making the game close after winning Game 1 in a tight 3-1…

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Hurricanes – Game 2

Matthew Zator | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

The New York Islanders take on the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena tonight for Game 2 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (3M) ISLANDERS at (2M) HURRICANES Eastern Conference First Round, Game 2…

Islanders Can Still Win Despite Game 1 Loss

Anthony Russo | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

The New York Islanders didn’t come out on top in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes – but it’s far from over. Related: Islanders Must Fix Abysmal Special Teams to Have Playoff Success Fans might have been pessimistic (and rightfully so) after their team went down…

Today in Hockey History: April 22

Matthew Zator | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Breaking a record set by the Great One is quite the accomplishment, and a very unlikely player did just that on this date. One of the National Hockey League’s charter teams has had plenty of reasons to celebrate, while two legendary goaltenders had memorable games, and the hockey world lost…

Patrick Roy Needs to Adjust for the Islanders to Overcome the Canes

Mike Fink | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes series against the New York Islanders went as many expected it would. The game was slow, chippy, hard-hitting, great defensively, and had a lot of big saves from both goaltenders. Also, as expected the Hurricanes won the game as they never trailed in the…

Islanders Hoping Roy Effect Is Strong Enough to Upset the Hurricanes

Karine Hains | April 22, 2024April 24, 2024

A coach may not be the one who’s playing the game, but he can still have quite the impact on proceedings, as Patrick Roy has shown since taking over the New York Islanders 45 games into the season. After yet another defeat, this one at the hands of the ailing…

Islanders’ Pierre Turgeon Belongs in the Hall of Fame

James Nichols | April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

*This archive is being republished to commemorate Pierre Turgeon being elected to the Hall of Fame The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2022 is the most recent class and all were worthy of entry. It’s called the Hall of Fame, not the “Hall of Greatness.” To be considered to…

Islanders Have Blueprint to Win Series After Game 1 Loss

Mike Fink | April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

The New York Islanders lost Game 1, and like last season, they were outplayed by the Carolina Hurricanes on both ends of the ice. The Hurricanes took an early lead and never looked back, scoring a goal early in the third period and an empty netter to pull away with…

Julien Gauthier Carries AHL Islanders Over Bruins

Ryan Ventura | April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

The Bridgeport Islanders played the Providence Bruins on Saturday (Apr. 20) at Total Mortgage Arena, a home game to close out their 2023-24 season. Both teams started hot, scoring a goal apiece in the first five minutes of the game. However, the Islanders pulled away in the third period, taking…

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Islanders FAQ

What year were the New York Islanders founded?

The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972.

When did the New York Islanders play their first game?

The Islanders’ first game was played on Oct. 7, 1972, against the Atlanta Flames and resulted in a 3-2 loss.

Who is the current head coach of the New York Islanders?

Patrick Roy is the current head coach of the New York Islanders.