Islanders Blank Penguins To Win Series
On Thursday, May 20, the New York Islanders dropped their second straight game to the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 5-4. With their backs up against the wall, New
Read MoreTravis Zajac Should Remain in the Islanders Lineup for the Playoffs
When Islanders’ rookie Oliver Wahlstrom was injured in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Barry Trotz chose Travis Zajac to fill his spot in the lineup. Zajac not only
Read MoreThe Islanders and Penguins Came Full Circle
On May 26, 2021, the New York Islanders eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games. This was the first time since 1993 that the Islanders won a series at the
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov Posied to Retake Playoffs Starting Job
Semyon Varlamov has started the last two games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the New York Islanders, and might have taken back his starting job. Despite losing 2-1 on
Read MoreRanking the Best Overtime Goals From the First Round
Overtime hockey provides some of the most exhilarating moments in sports year after year. This was no different in the early stages of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There were
Read MoreWhat Wayne Gretzky Joining TNT Could Mean for the NHL
Wayne Gretzky has joined TNT as an NHL analyst for the upcoming 2021-22 season. Turner Sports, the owner of TNT, recently signed a monumental television deal with the NHL to
Read MoreInvisible Is an Understatement for Mathew Barzal
Mathew Barzal has not met expectations thus far and has been invisible throughout the postseason. Through eight postseason games, Barzal has yet to score a goal, and his four assists
Read MoreFive Takeaways for the Islanders After the First Round of the Playoffs
The New York Islanders advanced in the playoffs after beating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 in the first round. While overall, the Islanders played very well, they had a
Read MoreNew York Islanders Splitting Series With Bruins Was Supreme
After sacrificing a hat trick to David Pastrnak in Game 1, the pesky New York Islanders excelled over the Boston Bruins in Game 2. Splitting the series in Boston was
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Palmieri Ends Game 1
Let’s take a throwback to the last round. Another series with the Pittsburgh Penguins ended with the same Game 1 result. The fans chose a Kyle Palmieri overtime winning goal in
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