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Takeaways on every Islanders player, going from the playoff ouster into a telling offseason
The Islanders’ season is over after a five-game loss to the Hurricanes in the first round, so it’s time to reflect and to start looking ahead.
Islanders hoping another hot streak is coming as they try to stay alive against Hurricanes
Time for the Islanders to fight for their season. Again.
Islanders star makes impact in series in nick of time
This series was waiting for Mathew Barzal to insert himself into the proceedings after three games in which the Islanders’ superstar produced just one point. Consider it done after a...
Mathew Barzal's game-winning goal keeps Islanders alive in first round
Highlights from the Islanders' 3-2 Game 4 double-overtime victory over the Hurricanes.
Islanders-Hurricanes playoff rematch won't be replay of 2023 series
The Islanders and Hurricanes, who squared off in the playoffs last season, are coming into the playoffs looking much better than they did last year.
The Islanders are protecting leads with an anti-Roy, Lambert-era style — and this time it's working
Get a lead, ride the goalie — though Semyon Varlamov has supplanted Ilya Sorokin as the No. 1 for the time being — and grind the game out.
Islanders forward sparking top line after latest shift: 'Should have done it before'
The spur-of-the-moment decision to try Casey Cizikas alongside Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal on the Islanders' top line might have a lasting impact.
Patrick Roy continues to tinker with Islanders' lineup -- even after win
Patrick Roy said on Thursday night that he believes Mat Barzal is more comfortable at center than the wing before saying on Friday afternoon that he feels Brock Nelson is...
All-Star proves again he can do anything Islanders throw at him
The irony of Mathew Barzal reaching 50 assists for the first time in seven seasons upon being moved from center is that the big 5-0 came when he was back...
Islanders bounce back with stellar win in boost to fading playoff hopes
The pattern of the Islanders' performance doesn’t make much sense and neither does the spark coming from a pair of Cal Clutterbuck goals in the first period.
Islanders' playoff hopes dim further with sixth straight loss
The Red Wings routed the Islanders 6-3 at Little Caesars Arena, extending the Isles’ losing streak to six with a defeat that will hurt more than all the others.
Mathew Barzal sets high standards for Islanders’ new top line
Talking about the Islanders’ still new-ish superstar-infused top line Thursday morning, Mathew Barzal brought up the Lightning trio of Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point and Steven Stamkos as a bar for...
Surging Islanders move closer to playoff spot with blowout win
The Islanders blew straight by the Sharks and swam ever closer to a playoff spot.
Islanders close in on playoff deficit thanks to victory over Red Wings
Don’t call the Islanders dead yet.
Islanders star's extra-effort shift in overtime was key to win over Stars
The game-winning goal on Monday night in Dallas went to Bo Horvat, but the game-winning shift belonged to Mat Barzal.
Islanders likely to stick with new line experiment: 'A lot of speed'
On the night, the trio of Brock Nelson, Bo Horvat, and Mathew Barzal, accounted for nine shots and five scoring chances, albeit with an expected goals margin below 50 percent,...
Islanders make dramatic change to top line in hope of fixing lack of even-strength goals
The Islanders’ last goal at five-on-five came all the way back at 10:42 of the third period three games ago, when Mike Reilly struck against the Penguins last Tuesday.
Islanders focused on fixing costly issue with playoff push needing to start
The Islanders do indeed rank fifth in least amount of time trailing, behind just the Bruins, Canucks, Capitals and Panthers.
Islanders show some life in OT win to snap losing streak
For a dressing room that appeared to be at its lowest point all year after losing to the Rangers in overtime Sunday, and with the playoff math looking worse with...
Islanders have no choice but to move on from Stadium Series debacle
In a season overflowing with gut-punch losses, Sunday’s has a case for the worst.