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Takeaways on every Islanders player, going from the playoff ouster into a telling offseason

The Islanders’ season is over after a five-game loss to the Hurricanes in the first round, so it’s time to reflect and to start looking ahead.

Islanders star comes up big on his birthday in season-saving win

Semyon Varlamov put together another strong performance Saturday, stopping 42 of 44 shots on his birthday to lead the Islanders to a season-saving win.

Mathew Barzal's game-winning goal keeps Islanders alive in first round

Highlights from the Islanders' 3-2 Game 4 double-overtime victory over the Hurricanes.

Islanders' season teetering on brink after star netminder gets pulled in Game 3 loss

Patrick Roy gave Ilya Sorokin the hook midway through the second period of Game 3 against the Hurricanes.

Islanders turn to their 'Ferrari' to change fortunes

Roy’s decision to hand the net back over to Sorokin, a Vezina Trophy finalist just a year ago, was front and center ahead of a must-win Game 3.

Islanders make goalie decision for critical Game 3

Patrick Roy is starting Ilya Sorokin over Semyon Varlamov in hopes of giving the Islanders, who are in a 2-0 hole, a lift in Game 3 on Thursday night.

Patrick Roy hints at critical Islanders Game 3 goalie decision

Patrick Roy surely did not mean to lay out the rationale for sticking with Semyon Varlamov in net — that’s just what the Islanders’ coach did.

The stats that could dictate the Islanders-Hurricanes first-round showdown

The matchup against the Hurricanes serves as a chance at revenge after Carolina eliminated the Islanders last season.

Islanders-Hurricanes playoff rematch won't be replay of 2023 series

The Islanders and Hurricanes, who squared off in the playoffs last season, are coming into the playoffs looking much better than they did last year.

Islanders expect to use surging goaltender in net with season on line

The Islanders are going to keep riding goaltender Semyon Varlamov, who has lost just one game in regulation over the last month.

Islanders make goalie decision for big showdown vs. Rangers

Patrick Roy said Friday the Islanders are going to start Ilya Sorokin in nets against the Rangers on Saturday afternoon.

Semyon Varlamov's red-hot Islanders rise isn't changing Ilya Sorokin's franchise status

Weren’t Ilya Sorokin and lifelong bud Igor Shesterkin meant to duel 178 paces apart for generations the way that Steve Baker and Roland Melanson once did for their respective sides?

Islanders solidify playoff position with impressive win over Predators

The Islanders control their playoff destiny now after their 2-0 win over the Predators on Saturday night at UBS Arena.

Islanders could turn to backup goaltender for third consecutive start

Semyon Varlamov has not started three consecutive games in exactly two years, but there could be a chance for him to do so on Monday in Philadelphia.

Islanders will ride with 'sharp' netminder during critical stretch drive

The Islanders are going to ride the hot hand in goal down the stretch. Which means that right now, it is Semyon Varlamov’s net.

Islanders snag gritty win over Panthers thanks to Semyon Varlamov

Semyon Varlamov came up big in goal for the Islanders who scored a 3-2 win over the Panthers on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla.

The Islanders' decision not to sell at the 2022 deadline only looks worse with this playoff fizzle

If this Islanders season ends on April 17, the pathway there will have begun 24 months ago.

Islanders bounce back with stellar win in boost to fading playoff hopes

The pattern of the Islanders' performance doesn’t make much sense and neither does the spark coming from a pair of Cal Clutterbuck goals in the first period.

Islanders blow another late lead, risk playoff spot in tough overtime loss

Even when it became clear the Islanders may not have had their best on Saturday, the formula to getting back on the winning side was clear.

Lou Lamoriello recognizes Islanders didn't have enough depth in this area

ST. LOUIS — Having three goaltenders capable of playing in the NHL is not easy. But Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello recognizes it as a need after his team was...