josh bailey

Islanders are built for this

The Islanders, who scored a 5-3 series-clinching victory over the Penguins, are built to make long runs in the playoffs.

Fluky 2OT goal gives Islanders series lead

There’s a reason why they call it the “pivotal Game 5.” And it was only fitting that one of the tightest series of the first round needed double overtime to...

Islanders rattled in Game 2 loss

The Islanders suffered a 2-1 loss to the Penguins in Game 2.

Islanders made this one look easy

Casey Cizikas scored twice in New York's four-goal first period and the Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 Saturday night. Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Jordan Eberle, Anthony Beauvillier and Josh Bailey also...

Islanders continue to look unstoppable

Matt Martin and Adam Pelech scored first-period goals, rookie Ilya Sorokin made 19 saves and the Islanders welcomed fans back to Nassau Coliseum by beating the Devils 5-3 on Thursday...

Islanders fall to Penguins in OT

Kris Letang got his second goal of the game 4:34 into overtime, giving the Penguins a 4-3 win over the Islanders on Saturday night. Sidney Crosby had a goal and...

Isles star put on NHL's COVID protocol list

Josh Bailey’s status is up in the air. The Islanders forward appeared on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday, though that doesn’t indicate he has the virus. Bailey could...

Islanders trio looking to build on big playoff run

The line of Anthony Beauvillier, Brock Nelson and Josh Bailey was dazzling during the Islanders’ run to the Eastern Conference finals last summer. And there may be more where that...

Islanders players downplaying superstar's absence

The Islanders opened training camp Sunday without their top scorer and best player, Mathew Barzal, as he continues negotiating his next contract ahead of the 2020-21 season. And while head...

Islanders, Rangers taking big step toward restarting season

The Islanders’ practice facility reopened for voluntary small-group workouts Monday as Phase 2 of the NHL’s “Return to Play” plan officially kicked off. A limited group of players, including Josh...

Islanders complete wild rally to push point streak to 15

PITTSBURGH — Islanders coach Barry Trotz insists his team isn’t keeping track of its torrid start, even as the weeks pass and the victories pile up. Probably time to start....

Islanders keep incredible winning streak going

The Islanders don’t spend much time discussing their winning streak. Their focus is always on the next game. Cole Bardreau scored his first NHL goal on a penalty shot in...

Islanders win eighth in row: How they've built the streak

The local football teams are disastrously down, the Knicks are still the Knicks, the Mets just hired another manager, and the Rangers and Devils are experiencing their expected rebuilding growing...

Islanders keep on rolling

The New York Islanders didn't miss a beat after a four-day break. Anders Lee's third-period goal was the eventual winner and the Islanders beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday...

Islanders use balanced attack to roll past Jets

The Islanders relied heavily on Thomas Greiss last season, and their invariably calm netminder picked up right he where he left off. Greiss made 35 saves and Josh Bailey, Brock...

Islanders passed one huge test -- now even bigger ones await

Any veil of secrecy about what kind of team the Islanders really are has been lifted. Now, unable to catch anyone by surprise, the tests become even more stern. No...

Islanders not patting themselves on the back for Game 1 win

They’re over it. It was a raucous scene at the Coliseum on Wednesday night, when the Islanders took Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Penguins with a...

Islanders topple Penguins in OT to win Game 1 thriller

There is poise under pressure, and then there is this. What the Islanders did during their breathtaking 4-3 overtime win against the Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff...

Josh Bailey allows Islanders to exhale as power play struggles

PHILADELPHIA — All the way to the roof of the building, you could hear Josh Bailey’s exclamation. The scream that came out of him was more than just a goal...

Islanders' Josh Bailey rights his game by moving to left wing

There is no question the Islanders are a much better team when Josh Bailey is productive. But with no goals and three assists in his previous seven games before Monday,...