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What A Difference A Save Makes
Among the many things that were eluding the Islanders during the first three weeks of the season, not counting victories and real estate agreements, was the big save from the guys between the pipes.
Stat Trick: New York Isles 5, Buffalo Sabres 0
At 2:00 am local time on Sunday, most of the United States and Canada will turn their clocks back.A The Islanders beat them to it, turning their clocks back to the '70s and '80s with a shutout win over the Sabres.A On to the trick... 1.A Jeff Tambellini recorded his first career hat trick, scoring twice in the second period and once in the third.A ...
Recap: Buffalo vs. NY Islanders
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.
Get Witt it: Veteran Isles defenseman scores 2
Brendan Witt was already having the game of his life when chants of his name echoed around Nassau Coliseum.
Edmonton Oilers (7-6-1) at New York Islanders (4-4-5), 7 p.m.
The suddenly-hot New York Islanders will aim for a fourth consecutive victory when they host the struggling Edmonton Oilers tonight at Nassau Coliseum.
Buffalo Sabres-New York Islanders: Biron Welcomes Former Team with Career Night
In my earlier article today I had made mention of the flu affecting certain players of the Buffalo Sabres team.
Biron earns 200th NHL win, Tambellini posts 1st hat trick in Isles' rout of Sabres
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.
Stat Trick: New York Isles 3, New York Rangers 1
Break up the Islanders!A The Isles improve to 2-1-2 in their last five games by earning their first regulation win of the season, 3-1 over the rival Rangers.A On to the trick...A 1.A All three players on the Islanders' top line: Matt Moulson, Kyle Okposo and John TavaresA scoredA goals.A A Moulson scored in the first minutes, Okposo onA a second ...
Angela Ruggiero isn't getting older -- she's getting better
Like most athletes as they age, three-time U.S. Olympic hockey medalist Angela Ruggiero of Simi Valley realized that her 29-year-old body wasn't rebounding as quickly as it used to after games and workouts.
Ducksa Selanne provides finishing touch
The Islanders' Richard Park stopped Andrew Ference cold in the corner, but drew an interference penalty in the process.
Isles lose Hunter and Weight before squandering 3 goal lead
It feels like the 2009-10 New York Islanders are drastically similar to the 2008-09 version.
Captain Weight ready to lead young Islanders
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.
Islanders relatively healthy with Weight returning
SEPTEMBER 16: Doug Weight #93 of the New York Islanders skates against the Edmonton Oilers on September 16, 2009 at Rexall Place in Edmonton , Alberta, Canada .
The Islanders spent much of the latter part of last season on John Tavares watch, when it became clear that they would be in the running for the top pick in the draft.
A huge day for Islanders, on and off the ice
John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders flips a puck off his stick during the Upper Deck NHL Rookie Debut at the Hershey Centre .
Looking Ahead to Islanders' Opening Night: On with the Show
Overture, curtain, lights! This is it. We'll hit the heights! And oh, what heights we'll hit! On with the show, this is it! You know what that's from, don't you? Answer at the end of the post .
NHL No. 1 pick Tavares quickly becoming new face of Islanders
Rick DiPietro's recognizable name and decade-and-a-half long contract certainly suggest he is the face of the New York Islanders.
Weight named captain of Islanders
The New York Islanders have named Doug Weight as their new captain. The 18-year veteran served as an alternate captain at times last season, his first with the team.
19 former Grizzlies on NHL rosters
The Utah Grizzlies have 19 former players on 13 NHL team opening day rosters. The NHL season opened Thursday night.
Tavares Welcomes Chance With Islanders, Pressure and All
John Tavares said he had spent most of his time with the Islanders simply trying to learn more and feel comfortable.
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