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New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek will be out of action the remainder of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

New York Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson is congratulated at the end of the game by Brendan Witt.

Share + Nov 4, 2009 9:53 pm US/Eastern BUFFALO, N.Y. 1 of 2 The Sabres' Derek Roy, left, bears down on Islanders goalie Martin Biron and defenseman Brendan Witt, right, during the teams' meeting in Buffalo, N.Y. on Nov.

At the moment, it appears the Phoenix Coyotes will be staying in the desert.The Coyotes bumpy six-month journey through U.S. Bankruptcy Court came to an end Monday with a judges approval of the sale of the franchise to the NHL.

Flu-ridden Oilers fall to Islanders New York Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson blocks a shot by Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov.

Martin Biron wore a hard hat and a grin after a big night of milestones for the New York Islanders.

The New York Islanders have quickly become experts at playing overtime. On Friday night, they became the first NHL team to play seven overtime games before Nov.

John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders returns to the bench after his third period goal against the Rangers.

Sean Avery #16 of the New York Rangers is taken down by Tim Jackman #28 of the New York Islanders .

Share + Oct 26, 2009 11:25 pm US/Eastern New York Falls To Bizarre 1-4-5 Following 3-2 Defeat To Habs MONTREAL 1 of 2 John Tavares and the Islanders have just one win in their first 10 games of the NHL season.

Mike Cammalleri's first six games with the Montreal Canadiens didn't provide the offensive production they expected after signing the speedy winger to a $30 million deal in the offseason.

Whether or not the Washington Capitals realized it, they had the New York Islanders just where they wanted them in the third period - out in front by two goals.

Rookie John Tavares, the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, finishes off a 4-3 shootout win with a goal to give the Isles their first win of the season.

San Jose's rollercoaster start to 2009-10 continued with a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum.

ForA nearly a period and a half, theA team thatA finished with the fewest points in the NHL last seasonA had the team that won the President's Trophy on its heels.

Sorry I missed out on all the post-game fun after piling on the Red Wings Tuesday night, but I was in Cleveland on business instead of gloating on the Interwebs.

While four games into an 82 game season certainly doesn't present us with enough hockey to make much of a long-term evaluation of the Islanders, it has provided a glimpse of what some of the more glaring weaknesses are for a team that has suffered four tough one-goal loses to open the season.

Mark Streit #2 of the New York Islanders takes the puck as David Krejci #46 of the Boston Bruins defends on October 10, 2009 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

To Doug Weight , the Islanders' new captain, there will be a lot more to it than the assurance of a front-row seat in the annual team photo.

The Islanders 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins is probably the greatest loss a team could ever have.