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Toronto Maple Leafs centre Mikhail Grabovski, of Germany, leaps to screen a shot on New York Islanders goaltender Dwayne Roloson as Isalnders defenceman Mark Streit, of Switzerland, and centre Rob Schremp look on during second period NHL hockey in Toronto on Wednesday December 9, 2009.

The stretch of games that the Islanders are in, with 14-of-17 on the road, is finally coming to an end.

Rick DiPietro has had some disappointing comeback attempts, so it's no surprise he wants to downplay his likely return to game action on Saturday, when he is scheduled to play for the Islanders' AHL affiliate in Bridgeport.

This was bound to be the case. With an average age on the current roster just north of 26, making them one of the youngest teams in the league, Scott Gordon's Islanders are struggling to find consistency in their game.

He spent four seasons with the Wild and made a lot of friends. His youngest son was born here, too.

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 ...

Just in time for a seven-game road trip, Kyle Okposo became the second Islander to come down with swine flu.

Nielsen tallied two goals in Friday's win over the Capitals. 2009-10 Statistics Transactions Frans Nielsen has not been involved in any transactions this season.

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.

It can't be easy being Youtube sensation Rob Schremp these days, as reality sets in with a thud every time he goes "home" to the hotel across the parking lot from the decrepit Nassau County Coliseum.

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

The door is still open for Rob Schremp, who is on his second NHL stop. The trouble is that he is better at centre than on the wing.

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

So far this season, the London Knights have heard a lot about what who they're not.

Game Information Arena: TD Banknorth Garden Location: Boston, Massachusetts NYI BOS 0 0 NYI BOS 4:04 1 0 12:43 2 0 15:48 3 0 NYI BOS 11:59 3 1 15:35 3 2 17:26 3 3 OT NYI BOS 3 3 Shootout GOAL scored by Blake Wheeler on Dwayne Roloson Shootout GOAL scored by Rob Schremp on Tuukka Rask Shootout GOAL scored by Marc Savard on Dwayne Roloson Shootout ...

Islanders forward John Tavares hugs teammate Matt Moulson after Moulson's third-period goal against the Kings.

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 .

16, Islanders captain Doug Weight played last night for the first time this season, facing Ottawa in the Senators' home opener.

The fans in his native country get their first glimpse of the highly touted prospect as a professional on Thursday night when the Ottawa Senators play their home opener against the New York Islanders .

LONDON KNIGHTS VS. OWEN SOUND ATTACK Tonight, 7:30 p.m. at the John Labatt Centre THE MATCHUP: The Knights went 4-2 against the Attack last season, including three one-goal victories.