Lighthouse Hockey

“You’re a criminal, Ilya.” | Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Sorokin and the special teams(?!) lead the Islanders to a win despite hitting the net with only 13 shots. The New York Islanders robbed the Ottawa Senators of a regulation win tonight in Kanata, Ontario. They fired a mere 13 shots on goal, the lowest total shots on goal the Islanders have … [Read more...] about Islanders 4, Senators 2 (EN): Stealing a win streak

One of the few times playing the Canes was fun. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Nothing the Islanders need more than a visit from the Candy Canes around Christmas. I have no doubt that the New York Islanders will put forth a better effort this evening against the Carolina Hurricanes than they did Thursday night against the Seattle Kraken: It’s the first time the … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Playing Carolina should help

“Don’t count that — I was interfered with!” — Pyotr Smails | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Islanders finally deliver the effort they needed, at least within their modest capabilities. Hockey is a funny game, and humans are a funny species. After hitting their lowest point of a frustrating season in a listless 5-2 loss to the Kraken on Thursday, the Islanders … [Read more...] about Islanders 4, Hurricanes 3: Somehow.

Back to Chez Bowwow for Pierre. | Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Both on Long Island and in Manhattan. Last night’s loss by the New York Islanders to the Seattle Kraken was, to put it nicely, meek. Being in the building for it felt like being in the Coliseum circa 2007-2009, except way more expensive. In keeping with that theme, the Islanders … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Getting ugly fast

Let us play the hockey. | Photo by Christopher Mast/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders have a game tonight, but in happier news Brock Nelson made Team USA. The Islanders are back home to face the Kraken, because they’re required to play 82 games, and we’re required to watch them, I guess. I enjoy several individual players on this team, and the coach too, but as a … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Brockin’ in the USA