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Islanders 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 MoreJosh Bailey Elevates His Game During NHL Playoffs
Despite all the hate Islanders fans throw at Josh Bailey, he’s found a way to produce during the 2021 NHL Playoffs. This is a common theme for the Isles’ longest-tenured
Read MoreAdam Pelech Is the MVP of the Islanders in the Playoffs
When most league-wide hockey fans think of the New York Islanders, they immediately note that Mathew Barzal is the Islanders’ centerpiece, and some consider him the team’s most valuable player.
Read MoreTravis Zajac Should Remain in the Islanders Lineup for the Playoffs
When Islanders’ rookie Oliver Wahlstrom was injured in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Barry Trotz chose Travis Zajac to fill his spot in the lineup. Zajac not only
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 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 MoreWhy Scott Mayfield Should Keep Starting for the Islanders
Scott Mayfield had a very inconsistent regular season with the Islanders. Still, he should be playing every night. He played in all 56 games, registering two goals and 15 points
Read MoreShould Semyon Varlamov or Ilya Sorokin Start Game 4?
Semyon Varlamov started Games 2 and 3 for the Islanders against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Barry Trotz will have to decide if he starts the veteran netminder again in Game
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