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The 'ungodly' scenario Islanders can't be baited into again

It was clear what the Lightning were trying to do. From Game 1 to Game 2, they came out with more than a few extra shoves after the whistle and...

Islanders need so much more from star center

Head coach Barry Trotz said he feels the 23-year-old center has another gear he can get to.

Barry Trotz's goalie switch pays off big time for Islanders

Islanders head coach Barry Trotz said he expected a hero to emerge in Game 7 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night, but he probably didn’t think it would be...

Islanders' depth reemerges for first time in Flyers series

The Islanders pride themselves on being a four-line team and that rang true in their Game 3 victory over the Flyers, in which two of their three goals came from...

Islanders show they can take punch in Game 3 win

The Islanders continue to bounce back from each loss with a convincing win. With a 3-1 victory over the Flyers on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the Islanders...

Islanders' thriving third line sign of Barry Trotz's mastery

Injuries and series trends have prompted head coach Barry Trotz to switch around his lineup throughout this postseason, but the Islanders have maintained their chemistry no matter who is on...

Islanders have to play waiting game when it comes to next foe

The Islanders will need to wait and see who they’ll face in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Islanders are the No. 6 seed after their 5-1...

Islanders forward forced to exit after apparent cut on leg

Islanders forward Casey Cizikas left Tuesday night’s 5-3 win over the Flyers in the first period with a lower-body injury and did not return. Colliding with Flyers defenseman Ivan Provarov...

Gap-filling veteran trio is paying dividends for the Islanders

PITTSBURGH — It seemed as if Islanders team president Lou Lamoriello was filling out roster spots with warm bodies when he signed three veteran forwards over the summer — Leo...

Islanders could get key piece back in time for playoffs

SUNRISE, Fla. — The clear explanation of an injury probably made Lou Lamoriello shudder, but the news itself probably made the Islanders president smile. Lamoriello is adamant about disclosing as...

Islanders coach thrilled clincher came at 'great vibe' Coliseum

Funny enough, the most recent time Barry Trotz had been in the Coliseum for a playoff game it was in 2015, Game 6, in a series his Capitals would would...

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,...

Brock Nelson keeps scoring as Islanders open road trip with win

PHILADELPHIA — Brock Nelson scored two goals and Robin Lehner stopped 22 shots Saturday as the Islanders opened a three-game road trip with a 6-1 victory over the Flyers. Leo...

Islanders bust out and snap two-game road skid

LOS ANGELES — Valtteri Filppula isn't taking many shots, but the third-line center is making them count. The Islanders decided to follow his lead, with Filppula scoring two goals on...

What Islanders can do now with their John Tavares money

John Tavares deciding on Sunday to sign with the Maple Leafs leaves a void in the Islanders roster that is impossible to fill. But now, they have to try to...

NHL puts players in cross hairs with farcical injury policy

If the players of the NHL can’t get out of their own way for the sake of personal safety, then it’s unlikely that something like what’s about to be proposed...

Ryan McDonagh absolves Maple Leafs headhunter after texts

Ryan McDonagh, “grateful and thankful” that he did not suffer a second concussion as a result of the elbow to the head he took from Leo Komarov in Toronto last...

Rangers get non-violent revenge after McDonagh cheap shot

TORONTO — If there was any question about how focused the Rangers are on their situation in the standings, it became clear Thursday night, when their captain Ryan McDonagh suffered...