Tag: Washington Capitals
Oliver Wahlstrom Belongs on the Islanders’ Lineup in the Playoffs
Oliver Wahlstrom has been playing well enough to earn a spot on the Islanders’ lineup in the playoffs since he made his season debut on Jan. 28, 2021. Wahlstrom had
Read More2021 NHL Playoffs: First-Round Matchups to Watch
The 2021 NHL regular season is in the books, and 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here. 16 teams will enter the grueling four-round tournament, where all but one team will
Read More2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions
The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! The teams are set, the matchups are set, and the fun starts on Saturday night. Let’s try and guess how it will all
Read MoreThe NHL Should Rethink Its Fighting Policy
There are fewer fights in the NHL today than ever before, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t dangerous and avoidable. The NHL needs to rethink its fighting policy in
Read MoreDon’t Panic Over Islanders Losses to Buffalo Sabres
After two dominating wins against the New York Rangers and a clinched playoff spot for the third consecutive season, the New York Islanders battled the Buffalo Sabres for two games.
Read MoreEvaluating NHL Playoffs Matchups for the New York Islanders
When the Islanders beat the Rangers on May 1 and the Rangers lost to the Capitals on May 3, the four teams representing the MassMutual East Division in the 2021
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Pageau Scores on the Power Play
The Islanders have been in a slump recently. However, the power play contributed to two of the three goals in last week’s series against the Washington Capitals. In the closest
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov Should Play for the Islanders in the Playoffs
While the Islanders have certainly lacked goal scoring these past few weeks, Semyon Varlamov is leading one of the league’s strongest goaltending tandems into the playoffs. Both Islanders’ goalies have
Read MoreIslanders Playoff Matchup in Division Will Be Tough
As the 2021 NHL season winds down, the question arises: who is the Islanders toughest playoff matchup in their division? Currently, the Islanders are locked in a tough battle. They
Read MoreBreaking Down the NHL East Division Playoff Picture
The 2021 NHL season is just under a month away from it’s tentative completion. Although this season has been one unlike any other, one thing remains constant this season: there
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