Follow the captain. | Photo by Vitor Munhoz/NHLI via Getty Images Fresh off two big third-period comeback, the Islanders begin four games against motivated wild card chasers. The Islanders’ unlikely “Don’t Call It A Comeback, We’ve Been Here Before” chase for a wild card spot continues tonight in what should be a pivotal game: The current wild card holding Montreal … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Homestand of wild card drama
Islanders 4 (EN), Penguins 2: Replaying the hits
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Four unanswered goals from Palmieri, Dobson, Engvall, and Holmstrom lead the Isles to another comeback win. Genuinely, you’ve seen this one before. From the “random guy on the Penguins scores his first NHL goal against us” to “coach’s challenge on goaltender interference” (the Isles actually lost this one) to “epic third period … [Read more...] about Islanders 4 (EN), Penguins 2: Replaying the hits
Islanders Gameday News: Clash of the also-rans
Let’s buckle down and pretend there are stakes! | Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Isles aim to keep hope alive against a Penguins team enjoying a stress-free wee win streak. The wild card scene in the east is starting to clarify a bit, as the Ottawa Senators are pulling away in the first wild card spot, five points ahead of the Rangers and with two games … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Clash of the also-rans
Islanders Anxiety – Episode 326 – And That Just Went In
It’s really been something watching Patrick Roy’s spirit break in real time. Mike and Dan don’t know how to feel about the Islanders taking three points from last year’s Stanley Cup finalists in this very weird season. In playing Edmonton tough before losing in overtime and beating the Cup champion Panthers, the Islanders showed a level of grit and skill they could have used in … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 326 – And That Just Went In
Islanders Gameday: Mike Reilly returns vs. Panthers
Welcome back. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The defenseman takes a bit step in his comeback. The Islanders host the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Sunday night, but the big news is a return for a guy who has been through some health scares. Mike Reilly, the defenseman who last played on Nov. 1 when he took a hit to the head, only to discover a … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday: Mike Reilly returns vs. Panthers