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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.

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.

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.

Why this road trip was more disappointing for Islanders

Ryan Pulock and Jean-Gabriel Pageau looked at each other, both waiting for the other to speak. They had just been asked, following the Islanders’ crushing 5-3 defeat at Colorado on...

Islanders suffer tough loss after go-ahead goal reversed

Andre Burakovsky scored 59 seconds after New York had a go-ahead goal reversed, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Islanders 5-3 on Tuesday night.

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 left searching for answers to underwhelming season

At 37, Parise wanted to join of the Isles, coming off consecutive berths in the NHL's final four. This year's team is far away from such playoff success.

Islanders seeking post-break reboot

Without an incredible second-half run, the Islanders likely will be watching the postseason from their couches, lamenting a lost season.

Islanders veteran getting closer to being fully healthy

Ryan Pulock doesn’t feel 100 percent yet, but he’s getting closer — and glad to have gotten in two games before the All-Star break.

Islanders return to .500 with impressive win

The Islanders had left UBS Arena with a second piece of good news to go with the news from earlier in the day that Pulock was being activated off long-term...

Islanders get boost from this veteran's long-awaited return

Ryan Pulock was back in the Islanders’ lineup for the first time since mid-November.

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 veteran nearing return from lower-body injury

It’s not clear exactly when the Islanders will get Ryan Pulock back. But it is clear that he’s growing closer to a return — and that the Islanders very much...

Islanders rookie gets first NHL goal after false positive

Robin Salo lost out on the opportunity for his first NHL goal Monday night, but on Tuesday the Islanders rookie defenseman left nothing to chance.

Islanders somehow thrown back into COVID turmoil

The Islanders still can’t seem to shake COVID-19. Head coach Barry Trotz and defenseman Ryan Pulock entered the NHL protocol Tuesday morning.

The few highs and brutal lows of Islanders' season

Here’s a look back at the Islanders' first 26 games of the season.

Isles continue to struggle in the absence of top defenseman

Among the misfortunes to beset the Islanders over the last four weeks, the biggest might be the only one still left unresolved.

Isles rookie pushing for steady role after impressive debut

The 23-year old Finn made his NHL debut against the Flames on Saturday, and with it continued a push for more permanent playing time that started during training camp.

Islanders youngster poised to fill in for injured veteran

With Ryan Pulock out four to six weeks with a lower-body injury, the Islanders called up Robin Salo, the 23-year old Finn, from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday morning.

Islanders' bad week just got worse

Ryan Pulock will miss four to six weeks with a lower-body injury, the Islanders announced Wednesday afternoon.