Lighthouse Hockey

Could you capture the season in one picture please? | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Isles return home and muster nothing. In their first home game following a 3-0 road trip they hoped would goose their season, the Islanders returned to form, losing 2-0 to the Ottawa Senators. The first period was alright, and scoreless, but overall the Isles could not mount … [Read more...] about Senators 2 (EN), Islanders 0: No goals, no points

If you’re happy and you know it hit the glass. | Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images After a 3-0 trip, a lengthy homestand provides hope, somehow. The Islanders return home from a successful 3-0 road trip (never mind the warts) feeling pretty good out themselves, as if they’re on the cusp of a run they desperately need. Nothing about this team has given the … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Returning home feeling alright

A must-win seven game homestand is on the horizon. Better bring the rubber chicken. The Islanders have finally won three (3!) in a row including impressive victories in Vegas and Utah and Mike and Dan feel satisfied and relieved in a way they haven’t all season. An unexpected shutout against the Golden Knights gave way to a gritty win against Utah that could have been “one of … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 314 – I Can’t Dispute Your Doubt

“Yay, Geunthier isn’t playing!” | Photo by Michael Mooney/NHLI via Getty Images “You go to Utah, you stay in Utah.” The Islanders in their collective wisdom have decided that they really need a win streak to get back into wild card contention, and that is correct. They are off to a 2-0 start on this road trip thanks to an OT recovery after a blown lead in Boston, then a … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Frank, I need to go to Utah

Hoggin’. | Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders head home feeling better than they’ve felt in a long while. Mat Barzal scored the winner with 1:25 left as his line continued to buzz and the Isles pulled off a rare third-period comeback and unblemished PK night for a 2-1 win in Utah. The victory makes them 3-0 on this Western road trip — their first … [Read more...] about Islanders 2, Utah 1: Hogberg’s first win caps undefeated trip, first three-game streak