Tag: Leo Komarov
Varlamov, Martin Guide Islanders to Crucial Game 3 Victory over Flyers
In a 1-1 series, the team that won in Game 3 has won the series 67.1% of the time in NHL history. This game was huge, and the Islanders escaped
Read MoreIslanders and Semyon Varlamov Blank Flyers in Game 1
Semyon Varlamov became the first goalie in Islanders history to record back to back playoff shutouts as the Islanders cruised to a 4-0 victory in Game 1 against the Flyers
Read MoreDrive4Five Mailbag: Potential Game 5 Lineup Changes, Possible Round 2 Match-ups
With the Islanders unable to close out their first-round series against the Washington Capitals in four games and tonight being Game 5, it’s time for another Drive4Five Mailbag! In this
Read MoreDrive4Five Mailbag: 50th Anniversary Jersey, Third Line, Playoff X-Factors
It’s time for an Islanders playoff run, and that means another Drive4Five mailbag! In this series, we will be answering questions that are asked to us on our Instagram, @drive4five,
Read MoreDrive4Five Mailbag: Thompson, Dal Colle, Wahlstrom, Bellows, New York Goaltending
Welcome to the second edition of the Drive4Five mailbag! In this series, we will be answering questions that are asked to us on our Instagram, @drive4five, through the question and
Read MoreIslanders Player Grade Series Summary
For the last seven weeks, we have been writing Islanders Player Grade articles. With training camp officially starting yesterday and the postseason less than three weeks away, let’s take a
Read MoreMatt Martin: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
Matt Martin is a fan favorite. But his season can be cause for a heated debate among Islander fans. While he was playing in the role one would expect of
Read MoreAndrew Ladd Can Prove His Worth in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Andrew Ladd may never get a better (or another) chance to prove his worth to the Islanders than in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs this summer. The 34-year-old forward, who
Read MoreLeo Komarov: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
Coming into the season, expectations surrounding Leo Komarov were mixed. Regardless of any expectations, it hasn’t been an easy season for Komarov, but as the back-half of the season progressed
Read MoreRoss Johnston: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
The grit of the team: Ross Johnston. “Ross the Boss” is the nickname given to him by the Islanders fans, due to his size, strength, and aggression over his opponents.
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