Lighthouse Hockey

This kid looks really good so far. | Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Islanders may have something here in Isaiah George. The New York Islanders notched their third win in four games with a 4-2 over the Ottawa Senators despite all the injuries they’ve suffered. The replacement first line had a big night; it has to feel good for J-G … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Third win in four games; George looks like a vet

That goalie isn’t there anymore. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Scrappy underdogs, just the way they like it. Coming off a big comeback win against the Penguins, the New York Islanders are taking a quick trip north of the border to the Canadian capital. The Ottawa Senators play host. FIG picks go here. Gameday in Ottawa. ⏰ 7:00PM MSGSN2 | @IslesMSGN | … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: North of the border and coming together

Some much-needed happiness. | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Also: 20-year-old Isaiah George gets the call, logging 15 minutes in a surprise NHL debut. The Islanders erased the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3-1 third-period lead, and both teams had power play opportunities in overtime, but they needed a shootout to declare the Isles the winner in a battle of Metro Division … [Read more...] about Islanders 4*, Penguins 3 (*SO): Holmstrom, Pageau erase third-period deficit, Sorokin seals win

You and whose army? | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Still missing several key players, the Isles carry on against a fellow Metro straggler. The Islanders are back home to host the Penguins, who are in a similar state except with fewer injuries and actually competent special teams. Ahead of the game, Samuel Bolduc — who got a little over five minutes last game, was … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Penguins putter along to Long Island

Parked on the bench. | Photo by Andrew Mordzynski/Getty Images A tough result at the Garden feels like a sign of things to come. Now 12 games into the season, the Islanders are entering a fascinating stretch with a big road trip just around the corner, significant injuries that would challenge even a good team, and a squad that has not found its own idea of optimal form … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Outlook worsening