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Islanders rolling at Barclays — an arena they are itching to leave
Josh Bailey is piling up points and so is Islanders captain John Tavares. That’s good news for the team. Bailey scored 32 seconds into overtime with an extra-effort assist from...
Islanders' star taking rookie of the year talk with 'a grain of salt'
The Islanders are getting exactly what they wanted from rookie Mathew Barzal. The 20-year-old center has quickly settled in between Jordan Eberle and Andrew Ladd on the team’s second line...
Islanders respond to Weight's challenge in rout of Blues
ST. LOUIS — One night after coach Doug Weight ripped his team for a lack of “heart,” the Islanders responded in a big way. John Tavares scored early to start...
Islanders keep finding ways to not play Josh Ho-Sang
A day after Doug Weight said Josh Ho-Sang could potentially return to the lineup as soon as Thursday, the Islanders demoted the rookie to AHL Bridgeport. Winners of three straight...
'Cheeky' goal earns Josh Bailey style points with Islanders mates
Josh Bailey remained modest when describing his stunning goal in the second period of the Islanders’ 5-3 win over the Sharks on Saturday night at Barclays Center. “I felt like...
Islanders keep getting let down by same crucial unit
For 4 minutes and 38 straight seconds in the second period of Monday’s matinee at Barclays Center, the Islanders were on the power play. A minute and 23 seconds of...
Islanders could have perfect complement to John Tavares
The Islanders’ big offseason acquisition made himself right at home Saturday night in his first regular-season game at Barclays Center. Jordan Eberle, who came over from Edmonton in a trade...
Islanders may be without some of their young talent for opener
If the Islanders had been short on skill and long on grit in the recent past, the equation has flipped this season which starts Friday night in Columbus, Ohio, against...
Islanders preview: Can Eberle and youth be enough to keep Tavares?
Here is the thing that many might not want to admit about this Islanders’ season — every decision is going back to how it will effect John Tavares and his...
New NHL rules shouldn't distract from league's biggest problem
There should be no problem with the NHL trying to crack down on slashing and face-off penalties, as they did to a comical effect at the beginning of the preseason...
Islanders need more from young wing who has shown glimpses
There were glimpses last year of just how talented Josh Ho-Sang is, and just how bright his future could be with the Islanders. But the team is demanding more than...
Isles fight without Tavares to keep in playoff hunt
BUFFALO — Anders Lee and the New York Islanders refused to pack in their late-season playoff push minus captain John Tavares. Lee capitalized on a pair of turnovers to score...
How Josh Ho-Sang turned 'crazy year' into dream come true
Rarely are the things coming out of a player’s mouth as interesting as the things he does on the ice. But Josh Ho-Sang is nothing if not a rarity, a...
NHL uses Olympic pressure to hold players union hostage
LOS ANGELES — The NHL’s vision rarely extends past the 50 percent of revenue the league is guaranteed under the CBA, so it is no surprise neither the board nor...
Henrik Lundqvist: Why my layoff can be great for Rangers
Henrik Lundqvist was back on the Garden ice Wednesday, but not for the Rangers’ game against the Islanders. Instead, he was getting another tune-up before his expected return this weekend...
Brave boycott is about the future of women's hockey in America
Good for them. Good for the US Women’s National Team for boycotting this year's World Championship, to be hosted at U.S.A. Hockey’s new facility in Plymouth, Mich., starting on March 31....
Josh Ho-Sang rescues Islanders in 'biggest game'
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Islanders were in danger of losing what their interim coach called a must-win game — until they came up with two rapid-fire goals, then set up...
Islanders totally collapse in embarrassing loss to Hurricanes
The often-ridiculous, condensed NHL schedule this season has created contests for every team that are almost entirely impossible to win. But nothing quite like this. The Islanders’ first game back...
Islanders don't see any trace of brat in phenom Josh Ho-Sang
The plane landed in New York around 3:30 a.m. Sunday as the Islanders finally completed their franchise-record nine-game road trip. Interim head coach Doug Weight gave the team the day...