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Islanders top defensive pair still hasn't played together in preseason

If the Islanders are planning to start the season with Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock as their top pair, then they will do so relying on residual chemistry.

Will running it back on defense trip up the Islanders?

Mayfield's new deal means the Islanders almost certainly will go into opening night with the same seven defensemen.

The Post ranks top 50 Islanders players: Nos. 21-50

In recognition of the Islanders’ 50th anniversary season, The Post ranks the top 50 players in franchise history.

Islanders have been on roll since this veteran's return

Since Adam Pelech's return, they’re 16-8-4 following Wednesday’s 2-1 shootout win against the Capitals.

Islanders keep top defensive pairing apart again

Lane Lambert kept Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock, the Islanders' top defensive pair, apart again in their 3-2 loss to the Kings.

Rookie's NHL debut a silver lining for struggling Islanders

NHL debut Samuel Bolduc and second-unit company demonstrated their value on the ice in Ontario, showing promising signs for Isles' future.

Why the Fisherman first flopped — and now has become a retro Islanders sensation

There was a time not long ago when the Islanders turned their back to the Fisherman logo, but no those days are gone.

'I’d be lying if I said it was easy': How Zach Parise navigates the pull of family amid the drive to win a Stanley Cup

Zach Parise understands an NHL career is finite, but there’s a time limit on his kids growing up, too, and that has him navigating a delicate balancing act.

Ilya Sorokin has gotten the Islanders this far, but here's what they need to change to actually make a playoff run

Ilya Sorokin has gotten the Islanders this far, but they'll need some potentially big alterations to their roster and lineups to get back to the postseason.

What the Islanders' comeback lineups tell us about Lane Lambert's style — and the 82-game plan

The Islanders have become kings of the comeback, thanks in large part to the late-game lineup moves of Lane Lambert.

The signature trait Islanders are once again showing: 'More like us'

Only 14 seconds into the third period Tuesday night, when the Islanders’ Adam Pelech snapped a wrist shot past Igor Shesterkin for a goal, it became clear.

Rangers crumble vs. Islanders for third straight loss

The Rangers needed to get back into the win column after two tough losses, but another two-goal lead slipped through their fingers.

A video breakdown of how the Islanders' aggressive new forecheck has gotten them up to speed

Last year the Islanders looked step slow compared to the league's true contenders. Thanks to a new approach, that hasn't been the case early this season.

Why the awkward courtship between Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov could grow into a beautiful partnership

Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov have all the tools to be a dynamite defensive pair, so why does it seem the two aren't on the same page?

Islanders duo finally reunited as team's top defensive pair

In a 2-1 win against the Blues on Saturday, Trotz evidently felt that the moment was right. Pulock and Pelech were on the ice together for 8:25.

Islanders fall in shootout, spoiling star's record-breaking night

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Islanders battled, but couldn't come away with two points in this one. Logan Couture was the only scorer in the shootout and James Reimer made...

Islanders reuniting dominant defensive pairing

The Islanders’ Ryan Pulock and Adam Pelech made up one of the NHL’s best defensive pairings last year. And soon, they could be together again. 

Islanders veteran's strength displayed at All-Star Game

The Islanders only had one representative in Las Vegas for the All-Star Game, but they’re more than happy with defenseman Adam Pelech’s performance last weekend.

Rivals come together to dominate NHL All-Star Game

The Metropolitan Division featured a Tri-State line made up of the Rangers’ Chris Kreider, the Islanders’ Adam Pelech and the Devils’ Jack Hughes for a good portion of their All-Star...

Islanders welcome All-Star break ahead of 'packed' second half

As the Islanders gear up for a second-half push to save their season, Adam Pelech said his team needs this All-Star break probably more than any club in the NHL.