Expectations For Islanders Seven-Game Home Stand

Tonight against Toronto, the Islanders will continue a seven-game homestand before making their way to western Canada in February. They kicked it off with a dominant 4-0 win against the

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Things To Like And Dislike During Islanders COVID-19 Pause

The New York Islanders returned from a 11-day pause induced by a shutdown due to COVID-19 on Dec. 30. The Islanders played the Buffalo Sabres at UBS Arena, winning 4-1.

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12 Days of Christmas: New York Islanders Edition

To get in the Christmas spirit here at Drive4Five, let’s analyze the New York Islanders, but with a twist — we will be doing it like the 12 Days of Christmas! 12 Assists Mathew Barzal is currently leading

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New York Islanders Russia Draft Picks

The New York Islanders have been hesitant to draft players from Russia over the years — no matter who has been in charge of making the picks. Given the risks

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Semyon Varlamov Is No Longer the Islanders’ Starter

It’s safe to assume that the Islanders’ plan was to eventually transition Semyon Varlamov from the starting goalie to the backup. But the transition probably came sooner than anyone on

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New York Islanders Lose Three Straight In Overtime or Shootout

Another week has gone by without a New York Islanders’ win — but they did get three points in three overtime and shootout losses. A favorable schedule ended with their

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Is a COVID-19 Outbreak Really the Reason the Islanders Are Losing?

The New York Islanders were on an eight-game losing streak before the NHL postponed their games due to COVID-19. Many fans attributed the losses to the fact that around eight key

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Islanders Thanksgiving Things To Be Thankful For

New York Islanders’ fans have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season despite their early-season struggles. They battled through a 13-game road trip and are dealing with multiple injuries

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Islanders Should Consider Trading Semyon Varlamov

Semyon Varlamov has been a huge part of the Islanders’ recent success. He has bailed the team out with amazing games and is widely recognized as a top goaltender in

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The Good and Bad of the Islanders After 10 Games

The Islanders’ 13 game road trip is almost done. As the month of November begins, the trip has seen a mixed bag of results. The team suffered some disappointing regulation

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