Tag: Islanders Playoffs
New York Islanders 2021 Season Awards
In 2021, the Islanders finished fourth in the MassMutual East Division and made it back to the Stanley Cup Semifinal. They fell short in Game 7 to the Tampa Bay
Read MoreIslanders Bottom-Four Defense Must Play Better in Playoffs
The Islanders second and third pairing on defense has played well but they need to pick it up against the Lightning to help the team continue their run in the
Read MoreIlya Sorokin Looks To Be Islanders’ Lead Horse for Playoffs
The Islanders have strong goaltending between Semyon Varlamov and Ilya Sorokin, which comes in handy for the playoffs; however, the Islanders can only pick one goaltender to start each game,
Read MoreIslanders 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
Read MoreWhy 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
Read MoreComparing 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
Read MoreThree Special Moments in Islanders History
For 45 years, fans have flocked to the Nassau Coliseum looking to be entertained and catch one of the great moments in Islanders history. Having qualified for the playoffs for
Read MoreWhy Veteran Forward Josh Bailey is Islanders X-Factor
Veteran forward Josh Bailey embodies the New York Islanders as well as any player. When Bailey is on his game, the team is successful. If the Islanders are striving to
Read MoreLooking Back at Past Shortened Seasons in Islanders History
The possibility of a regularly scheduled start to the 2020-21 NHL season has been out of the question for a long time. Ever since the Islanders were knocked out of
Read MoreJosh Bailey was a Playmaking Machine in the Playoffs
Josh Bailey has had a very interesting Islanders career so far. Tons of ups and downs to this point including a 71 point season in 2017-18, and an own goal into
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