Tag: Washington Capitals
The Islanders Can’t Beat a Playoff Team. Here’s Why
After Thursday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Kings, there might be more reason to worry about the New York Islanders than after their 11-game losing streak. Despite climbing out
Read MoreIslanders Face Daunting Second Half After Schedule Changes
After the NHL pulled out of the Beijing Winter Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns and postponed games, the league made changes to the Islanders’ schedule (as well as all 31
Read MoreNHL Should Amend Islanders’ Schedule After Postponements
The NHL needs to fix the New York Islanders’ schedule after the team was left with only two games in a 25-day span. Both of those games are now in
Read MoreAre Wahlstrom and Barzal Next Ovechkin and Backstrom?
A superstar duo New York Islanders’ head coach Barry Trotz once coached was Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. If Trotz decides to unite Mathew Barzal and
Read MoreAlex Ovechkin: Chasing the NHL All-Time Goal Record
Alex Ovechkin is on the brink of NHL greatness. The Great Eight is on the hunt to pass Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer and with a
Read MoreZdeno Chara Is Here To Stay On Islanders For Now
This past offseason, the New York Islanders were forced to make many changes to their team. First off, the team lost first-line winger Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in
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 MoreAre the Nashville Predators Barry Trotz’s Kryptonite?
Despite the Islanders heading to Nashville Saturday with a four-game point streak and a two-game shutout streak, the Predators have dominated the Islanders in the Barry Trotz era. Not, only
Read MoreRangers Incapable of Replicating What Islanders Built
As the 2021-22 NHL season is about to commence, the New York Islanders and New York Rangers will both look to go all the way and win the Stanley Cup.
Read More2021-22 NHL Season Predictions
The 2021-22 NHL season is almost here! To celebrate, five Drive4Five contributors predicted how they think the year will go. Stanley Cup winners included the Jets, Avalanche, Golden Knights and
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