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Islanders' win streak snapped in fight-filled loss to rival

On Tuesday, the Islanders lost two players, two fights and one game. On Tuesday, the Islanders lost two players, two fights and one game.

Red-hot Islanders continue to roll

Anders Lee and Brock Nelson each scored a goal and earned an assist to lead the visiting Islanders past the slumping Blues 5-2 on Thursday.

What's driving the Islanders' season-changing win streak — and reasons to think it can (or can't) last

In turning around their season so quickly, have the Islanders found a formula that will last or are there signs of more trouble ahead?

Islanders rip Hurricanes in vet's milestone 1,000th game

Josh Bailey scored the go-ahead goal in his 1,000th game in the Islanders' 6-2 victory over the Hurricanes on Friday night.

Islanders teammates ‘proud’ as veteran nears 1,000th game

Playing his 999th career game on Wednesday night, and his last home game before hitting 1,000, Josh Bailey got to hear his goal song one more time.

What the teetering Islanders can learn from the Lightning's stumbles and eventual Stanley Cups

The Lightning were once where the Islanders are now, but by sticking to their plan they found their way to a pair of Stanley Cups.

How Islanders can take meaning from rest of season

Sustaining it almost certainly won’t get the Islanders in the playoffs. But it won’t be meaningless.

Isles coach seeks new formula as second half begins: 'self-reflect'

Everything is under examination for the Islanders at the moment. According to coach Barry Trotz, that includes his own decision-making. “I think you have to self-reflect,” Trotz said ahead of...

Islanders welcoming this much-needed boost

The Islanders' forward group is healthy now, and it looks like they can come into each game with a steady 12-man group.

Islanders finding successful formula to early-season problem

Not-so-coincidentally, the Islanders are 10 for their last 30 on the power play and have gone 6-2-3 during that stretch.

Islanders' new arena finally starting to feel like home

After going 0-7 over the first three weeks at their new home, the Islanders have earned points in every game they’ve played at UBS Arena since a 4-2 win over...

This may be the Islanders' last chance to turn things round

The Islanders have all but fallen to irrelevance on the national stage.

Barry Trotz trying to 'get attention' of struggling Islanders

Things could look different for the Islanders against the Lightning on Monday. 

Islanders goalie nets historic shutout in second straight win

Josh Bailey scored once and added an assist, while goaltender Ilya Sorokin collected his second consecutive shutout in the Islanders' win.

Islanders' roster stability is about to be challenged

The Islanders know they are potentially facing some significant changes in the locker room.

Islanders dominate again in their favorite period

The Islanders, who scored three second-period goals in their 3-2 Game 4 win over the Lightning, have dominated that period for the entire postseason.

Islanders' Top 6 struggling

The Islanders’ bottom six carried the offense during the 2-1 loss in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup semifinal series against the Lightning on Thursday night.

Polarizing veteran stepping up for Islanders again

Islanders fans love him or they hate him.

Critical Islanders decisions led to striking team unity

What’s striking about the Islanders is that they play as one collective unit, one mind with one goal. There’s a unified belief that radiates from the players that they can...

Islanders winger 'doubtful' for second-round opener

According to Barry Trotz, Oliver Wahlstrom is “probably doubtful” for Saturday night’s Round 2 opener against the Bruins.