Lou Lamoriello Trade Deadline Acquisition Pays Off Big

On April 7, 2021, Lou Lamoriello and the Islanders made a big splash at the Trade Deadline, acquiring two NHL veterans, Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac, from the New Jersey

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Islanders Back Home for Game 3 Tied 1-1 With Penguins

The Islanders and Penguins split the first two games of their series. Game 3 will have an enormous impact on the series, and the Islanders will have home-ice advantage. The

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The Redundancy of Forward Ross Johnston

The New York Islanders have an identity, one they’ve held since their creation. They’re a blue collar team with skaters (and in the case of Billy Smith, goalies) who play

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Why Winning Game One Was So Important For the Islanders

Playoff hockey is upon us once again, and for the third straight season, the New York Islanders are competing for the Stanley Cup. In the first round, the Islanders are

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Can the New York Islanders Peak in Playoffs This Season?

It was a long and arduous journey for the New York Islanders this season, yet after what has been a rollercoaster ride over the last five months, they booked their

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Why the Islanders Fourth Line Must Stick Together for Playoffs

The Islanders’ fourth line, also titled the “Identity Line,” consists of Matt Martin, Casey Cizikas, and Cal Clutterbuck. This line is a pivotal piece of the Islanders’ success and is

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Islanders, Penguins Recognize Need For Center Depth

When talking about the most important position on a hockey team, goalie often comes to mind. Much like a pitcher in baseball, the goalie is considered the most important because

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2021 NHL Playoffs: First-Round Matchups to Watch

The 2021 NHL regular season is in the books, and 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here. 16 teams will enter the grueling four-round tournament, where all but one team will

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Comparing the Islanders and Penguins’ Fourth Lines

As of late, the Islanders’ fourth line has been struggling and that needs to change for the playoffs. The Islanders will face off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first

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Islanders Won’t Miss Anders Lee During the NHL Playoffs

Unfortunately, Islanders captain Anders Lee, will not be with the team as they try to make a deep run in the NHL playoffs. Will Anders Lee’s absence on the ice

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