Tag: Isles
Best Islanders in the Second Round of the NHL Playoffs
The New York Islanders clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Semifinals after beating the Boston Bruins in Game 6. The series against the Bruins was both high-scoring and extremely
Read MoreThe Islanders Need to Re-Sign Kyle Palmieri
When the Islanders needed to find a scoring winger after Anders Lee went down with a season-ending ACL injury, Lou Lamoriello acquired Kyle Palmieri, along with Travis Zajac, from the
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 MoreBreakout Islanders in the First Round of the Playoffs
The New York Islanders officially eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins from the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Game 6 on May 26, 2021. While the series win was
Read MoreThe Islanders’ First Line Needs to Step It up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Islanders’ first line has been struggling to consistently score goals since captain Anders Lee’s season was cut short on March 11, 2021. The line went from being one of
Read MoreIslanders Had Fun in Game 3 of Playoffs at Nassau Coliseum
After opening the first round in Pittsburgh, the Islanders came back to Long Island to play two straight at home. On Thursday evening, the Islanders hosted the Penguins for Game
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 MoreThe Islanders Needed Home-Ice Advantage
Playing at home is important to most teams, but it brings a new level of importance for the Islanders. After the conclusion of the 2021 NHL season, the Islanders will
Read MoreKyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac Need to Do More for Islanders
On April 8, the Islanders picked up Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac in a trade with the New Jersey Devils. The Isles could have pursued 2018 Hart Trophy winner Taylor
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