Tag: New York
Sorokin and Shesterkin Will Reignite the Battle for New York
The battle of New York is one of the longest-tenured rivalries in hockey, and Ilya Sorokin and Igor Shesterkin are bringing it back to the limelight. Physicality, finesse, and bitterness
Read MoreCould the Islanders’ COVID-19 Policy Change Next Season?
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a major impact on the New York Metropolitan Area. Some of the strongest mandates were in effect at some point, be it on a local
Read MoreIslanders Loss To Kraken Symbolic Of Tough Season
In a season full of brutal moments for the New York Islanders, Wednesday night’s 3-0 loss to the Seattle Kraken was perhaps the most miserable. Against the second-worst team in
Read MoreA Non-Long Island Native’s Reaction to UBS Arena
As many of you may know, I’m not from Long Island, but I go to school here at Hofstra. Growing up, I’d drive to the Nassau Coliseum from Connecticut. Now
Read MoreIslanders 2021 Breakout Candidates
With the Islanders’ regular season coming up around the corner, let’s take a look at some of the team’s possible breakout candidates. Oliver Wahlstrom In Wahlstrom’s rookie season, he lit
Read MoreLimiting Bruins’ “Perfection Line” Is Critical in Game 6
The Bruins’ first line of David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron, aptly named the “Perfection Line,” is one of the best in hockey. In order to eliminate the Bruins
Read MoreNew York Islanders Splitting Series With Bruins Was Supreme
After sacrificing a hat trick to David Pastrnak in Game 1, the pesky New York Islanders excelled over the Boston Bruins in Game 2. Splitting the series in Boston was
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 MoreShould the Islanders Be Playing for the Shootout?
Playing for the shootout, essentially trying to escape overtime hoping you’ll win in the shootout, might not be the flashiest way to win an NHL hockey game. Though, if it
Read MoreIslanders Extended Win Streak To Six Games Over Bruins
The Islanders extended their win-streak to six games with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Boston Bruins. The New York Islanders remained in first place after Tuesday’s win at Nassau
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