Tag: Mat Barzal
Are The New York Islanders’ Playoffs’ Hopes Gone?
After going to the third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs two years in a row, the Islanders were dealt a very bad hand to start the 2021-22 NHL season.
Read MoreDoes Mathew Barzal Need Jordan Eberle?
Mathew Barzal has been linemates with Jordan Eberle for the majority of his time in the NHL. When fully healthy, Eberle, Barzal, and Anders Lee frequently composed the New York
Read MoreIs UBS Arena Really Ready for Saturday’s Home Opener?
It seems like an open secret that UBS Arena won’t be fully complete when fans enter the building for Saturday’s home opener. MSG Network’s Shannon Hogan toured the arena this
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov Wasn’t the Problem in Minnesota
Semyon Varlamov made his first start of the season in Minnesota Sunday night, but the Islanders dropped the game 5-2. Varlamov was in the net for three of those goals.
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Division Has Dominated the NHL This Year
The Metropolitan Division has lived up to its hype as the toughest division in the NHL. Every team in the division has at least as many points as games played.
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Bailey Battles, Barzal Buries
Goal breakdowns are back this season and this week, the Drive4Five followers voted for Mathew Barzal’s goal against Vegas. Thank you, as always, for voting and be on the lookout
Read MoreHow UBS Arena Will Affect the Islanders’ Season
The Islanders have an extremely late home opener as they host the Calgary Flames this season on November 20th. For the Islanders franchise, it is a milestone and a celebration.
Read MoreWhy The Islanders Are NHL Stanley Cup Favorites
The New York Islanders suffered a gut-wrenching loss in the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals as they were competing for the treasured Stanley Cup, one of the hardest trophies to win
Read MoreWill Oliver Wahlstrom Have a Sophomore Slump?
As the 2021-22 NHL season is just a week away from commencing, the New York Islanders will look to go all the way and win the Stanley Cup after back-to-back
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Breaking Down Key Islanders Forwards
The New York Islanders’ identity of four extremely balanced forward lines is what makes the team such a threat. Although it is clear that Mathew Barzal is the best player
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