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Dwayne Roloson made 58 saves and Josh Bailey scored in overtime as the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3. The game wouldn't even have been close if not for the play of Roloson, who is enjoying a resurgent season at age 40.

Perhaps the only bright spot that emerged from last season for New York Islanders was the chance to select John Tavares.

Jeff Tambellini #15 of the New York Islanders celebrates his third goal of the game against the Buffalo Sabres .

Officially, the New York Islanders organizational policy is to avoid using the "S" word in reference to John Tavares .

Gordon, who was a goaltender from 1983-1986 for Boston College, appears with his BC teammates dancing and rapping about hockey, a skit that wound up called the "Beanpot Trot." The routine was created in 1986 as Boston College's version of the Chicago Bears ' " Super Bowl Shuffle" leading up to the annual Beanpot college hockey tournament, which ...

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Chris Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup goalie Semyon Varlamov came on in relief and carried the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the New York Islanders .

Jeff Tambellini's hockey career was hanging by a thread. Tambellini learned the harsh reality of life as a pro after Islanders coach Scott Gordon forced the 25-year-old forward to the press box for five games following a lackluster performance in the season opener against Pittsburgh.

Brendan Witt was already having the game of his life when chants of his name echoed around Nassau Coliseum.

New York Islanders rookie forward John Tavares will have to wait to have a shot at New Jersey's Martin Brodeur .

Jeff Tambellini #15 of the New York Islanders celebrates after assisting on a goal during the first period of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Kings.

Ryan Miller posted his second shutout of the season with 24 saves, and Thomas Vanek picked up a goal and an assist, as the Buffalo Sabres notched a 3-0 win to defeat the streaking New York Islanders.

After a dismal start to the season, the New York Islanders are on one of their best runs in nearly two years.

As an Islanders' fan right now, you must be ecstatic. When was the last time this team won four games in a row? Even more than that, when was the last time you had confidence in this team to win games? Last season it was always a hope, but that hope usually faded by the third period.

The suddenly-hot New York Islanders will aim for a fourth consecutive victory when they host the struggling Edmonton Oilers tonight at Nassau Coliseum.

Brendan Witt scored twice in the second period Monday, carrying the New York Islanders to a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Islanders forward Jeff Tambellini celebrates a goal against the Buffalo Sabres in Uniondale, N.Y. on Saturday.

Steve Tambellini doesn't know whether to shed tears of joy, or sorrow. His son, Jeff, has six goals in the last five games.

Martin Biron earned his 200th NHL win and 26th career shutout, and Jeff Tambellini scored three goals for his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders routed the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 Saturday night to stretch their winning streak to three games.

Martin Biron earned his 200th NHL win and 26th career shutout, and Jeff Tambellini scored three goals for his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders routed the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 Saturday night to stretch their winning streak to three games.