* NHL: Clark goal gives Caps shootout victory Nov 13, 2009
Dwayne Roloson, left, of the New York Islanders gives up a goal in the third period to Eric Fehr, not pictured, of the Washington Capitals in Washington on Wednesday ... Chris Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup goalie Semyon Varlamov came on in relief and carried the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Clark's 11th round goal gives Caps shootout win Nov 12, 2009
AP Photo New York Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson (30) stops the puck in front of Washington Capitals right wing Mike Knuble (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Washington ... WASHINGTON -- Chris 000037CE Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup goalie Semyon Varlamov came on in relief and carried the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the New York Islanders ... Chris Clark tallied the deciding goal... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin skates, says 'joking' led to weekend report of extended injury absence Nov 10, 2009
00004000 Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau ruled Ovechkin out for Wednesday's home game against the New York Islanders, but held out hope that his superstar could be ready by the weekend. Washington hosts Minnesota on Friday and travels to New Jersey on Saturday. (FOX61, CT)
No Kovy, no problem Nov 10, 2009
After forward Bryan Little scored in the second period against Columbus on Thursday, the Thrashers have gotten goals from: Tobias Enstrom and Pavel Kubina against the Blue Jackets; Zach Bogosian, Kubina and Christoph Schubert against the New York Islanders; Enstrom and Ron Hainsey against St. Louis. I am aware of it, Thrashers coach John Anderson said following Sunday s shootout win over St. Louis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Puck bounces Thrashers' way Nov 9, 2009
The Thrashers lost to the New York Islanders 6-3 Saturday. The poor defensive showing prompted Anderson to change his defensive pairings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thrashers change lines, pairings in victory Nov 9, 2009
The shakeup of defensive pairings came after a 6-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. Obviously we didn t play well in our zone last night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fine, not suspension, likely for Serena Nov 8, 2009
Miscellany Islanders Martinek out for season New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek is out for the season with a knee injury. The Islanders announced that Martinek tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Friday night in the third period of a 2-1 loss at New Jersey. (Boston Globe)
Martinek (knee) out for season Nov 8, 2009
New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek out for season with knee injury - ESPN. Updated: November 7, 2009, 10:41 PM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
Alex Ovechkin Placed On Injured Reserve Nov 8, 2009
No timetable has been set for Ovechkin's return, but hecould return Wednesday against the New york Islanders. Right winger EricFehr will take Ovechkin's spot on the roster. (W-USA News, DC)
Thrashers fall at Islanders Nov 8, 2009
UNIONDALE, N.Y. Sean Bergenheim, Blake Comeau and Jack Hillen each scored their first goals of the season to help the New York Islanders break out of a two-game offensive drought and beat the Atlanta Thrashers 6-3 on Saturday night. New York Islanders' Andy Sutton (25) gets the puck past Atlanta Thrashers' goalie Ondrej Pavelec, third from right, of the Czech Republic, for a goal during the firstperiod of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) New... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Islanders double up Thrashers Nov 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - Matt Moulson and Blake Comeau each had a goal and an assist as the New York Islanders downed the Atlanta Thrashers, 6-3, at Nassau Coliseum. Sean Bergenheim, Andy Sutton, Josh Bailey and Jack Hillen each had a goal for the Islanders, who had dropped their previous two games. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Canes lose game and Ward Nov 8, 2009
The Buffalo Sabres will be seeking to exact some revenge tonight when they welcome the streaking New York Islanders for a battle at HSBC Arena. Get sports updates. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pioneers take down Seawolves Nov 7, 2009
"We can't beat ourselves up too much. We played well. We didn't play extremely well, but pretty good. We'll be better (tonight).'' Still, trailing by just one goal with more than a period to play, the Seawolves weren't in a terrible position. But things got worse less than four minutes into the third period. UAA freshman defenseman Lee Baldwin's hard breakout pass from behind his own net landed on the stick blade of Colborne, a Boston Bruins first-round draft pick stationed in the left circle.... (Anchorage Daily News)
Canes fall to Panthers Nov 6, 2009
The Buffalo Sabres will be seeking to exact some revenge tonight when they welcome the streaking New York Islanders for a battle at HSBC Arena. The red-hot San Jose Sharks will shoot for a sixth consecutive victory when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets for a clash at Nationwide Arena. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Miller, Sabres blank Isles Nov 5, 2009
(Sports Network) - Ryan Miller posted his second shutout of the season with 24 saves, and Thomas Vanek picked up a goal and an assist, as the Buffalo Sabres notched a 3-0 win to defeat the streaking New York Islanders. Derek Roy pocketed his first goal of the year and Paul Gaustad his third for Buffalo, which had a four-game win streak snapped Saturday on Long Island in a 5-0 setback to the Isles. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sabres, Miller rebound in blanking Islanders Nov 5, 2009
After being shut out by the New York Islanders four days ago, Ryan Miller and the Buffalo Sabres returned the favor. Miller made 24 saves for his second shutout of the season and 14th overall, and Thomas Vanek had a goal and assist in the Sabres 3-0 victory last night in Buffalo. (Boston Globe)
Devils Score 2 Power-Play Goals, Beat Capitals 3-2 Nov 5, 2009
The Capitals also had earned points in eight consecutive games against the Devils (4-0-4), but they have dropped three in a row overall - following overtime losses to the New York Islanders and Columbus. "Not only did some of them not stand out, but they cost us the game," angry Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Crisp, McCullers live up to their large reputations Nov 3, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Roy's new book: Read an from "Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court". (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Islanders 5, Sabres 0 Nov 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009 Buffalo Sabres - New York Islanders Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Uniondale, NY (Sports Network) - Martin Biron made 38 saves for his 200th career win and Jeff Tambellini recorded his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders downed the Buffalo Sabres, 5-0, at Nassau Coliseum. (USA Today -- Sports)
Biron gets 200th win, Tambellini nets hat trick for Isles Nov 1, 2009
(Sports Network) - Martin Biron made 38 saves for his 200th career win and Jeff Tambellini recorded his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders downed the Buffalo Sabres, 5-0, at Nassau Coliseum. Biron is in his first season with the Islanders after playing 11 seasons between Buffalo and Philadelphia, and the victory represents his first with the club -- along with his first shutout of the season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Penguins don't go down without a fight (and it involves Crosby) Nov 1, 2009
As it is, they will have to settle for being one of five -- the others are the 1982-83 New York Islanders, the 1990-91 New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings of 2001-02 and 2005-06 -- to ring up 11 in October. While the Penguins were missing out on a milestone victory, the Wild was earning one. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Thrashers end skid Nov 1, 2009
In Uniondale, N.Y., Martin Biron earned his 200th NHL win and 26th career shutout, and Jeff Tambellini scored three goals for his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders stretched their winning streak to three games. WILD 2, PENGUINS 1. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Islanders slip by Capitals in OT Oct 31, 2009
Mark Streit scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the host Washington Capitals last night. It was the second straight win for New York - and third of the season. (Boston Globe)
NHL Roundup: Streit leads Islanders to win in OT Oct 31, 2009
Mark Streit scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory against the Washington Capitals last night. It was the second consecutive win for New York -- and third of the season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Thrashers again fall short in comeback attempt Oct 30, 2009
For next Saturday s game on Lonnnn-Gisland, our good friends at TJ s have invited us out again to watch Atlanta take on the New York Islanders. As usual, there will be prizes to raffle off, 15% off your food and drinks and a good time shall be had by all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Aces add veteran Boguniecki to roster Oct 30, 2009
Buguniecki most recently played in the NHL in 2006-07, when he logged 11 games with the New York Islanders. His most impressive season came in 2002-03, when he bagged 22-27--49 totals in 80 games for the St. Louis Blues. (Anchorage Daily News)
* NHL: Crosbys third hat trick leads Penguins over Canadiens Oct 30, 2009
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Big Hurt Getty Images (3)Ilya Kovalchuk, Milan Lucic and Johan Franzen are just three of the stars who will be out for considerable periods.Stars are falling to injury at a staggering rate. Michael Farber rates the impact on their teams. Also: the young season's breakout star and Carey Price grabs some pine in Montreal. Oct 28, 2009
For the fourth straight game (and victory) on Monday, a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Islanders, Jaroslav Halak was in goal. Without proclaiming a new No. 1 goalie or even formally enunciating a win-and-you're-in policy, new coach Jacques Martin (who started a little down the track from Quinn, with 1,098 games without a Cup) keeps going to Halak over Montreal's heretofore favorite son, Carey Price. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Rough road for the Canes so far Oct 26, 2009
Instead, the trip began with a 4-3 shootout loss Wednesday to the New York Islanders, who had not won a game. Next came an entirely different shootout -- a wild and loose 5-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday in Denver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Athletes Not Immune To Strokes Oct 25, 2009
Mullen, who was playing in the NHL for the New York Islanders, was in his early 30s. He was in great shape, preparing for his 12th season in the league. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Laich's OT Goal Lifts Caps to Comeback Win Oct 25, 2009
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -- Mike Green scored in the third period and set up Brooks Laich's overtime winner to give the Washington Capitals a stirring 3-2 comeback victory over the lowly New York Islanders on Saturday night. Green started Washington's rally from a 2-0 hole in the third when he whistled a slap shot past goalie Dwayne Roloson at 6:02. (W-USA News, DC)
Canes lose another on the road Oct 24, 2009
"The Avalanche, so sluggish in the early minutes, scored two goals in a 32-second span of the first period, then two goals 40 seconds apart in the second for a 4-2 lead. It was an impressive bounce-back by the Avs, playing their first home game after seven straight on the road.The Hurricanes, after a 4-3 shootout loss to the New York Islanders, did fight their way back into it. Cullen scored late in the second period, and Whitney earned the penalty shot after being hauled down by David Jones.But... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Coyotes hope wins will boost attendance Oct 24, 2009
The New York Islanders have the league s second-worst average attendance: 12,200. Coyotes personnel and fans at Jobing. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Islanders get first victory of season at Hurricanes' expense Oct 22, 2009
John Tavares puts the puck past Carolina's Cam Ward in the shootout to give the New York Islanders their first win of the season ... UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) New York Islanders coach Scott Gordon chose John Tavares to go third in the shootout to see how the No. 1 pick approached the pressure situation. (USA Today -- Sports)
Canes still struggling on road Oct 22, 2009
UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- The Carolina Hurricanes had not won a road game, and the New York Islanders had not won any game, home or away, this season ... The Carolina Hurricanes had not won a road game, and the New York Islanders had not won any game, home or away, this season ... The Carolina Hurricanes had not won a road game and the New York Islanders had not won any game, home or away, this season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Whitney sizes up his latest career milestone Oct 21, 2009
Tonight, Whitney will take the ice for his 1,000th regular-season game as the Hurricanes face the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. The winger will be intent on winning, which he says is the most meaningful thing about tonight's game, with the Canes off to a disappointing 2-4-1 start in the early season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Smyth, Williams lead Kings past Stars Oct 20, 2009
Los Angeles began the road swing with wins against St. Louis and the New York Islanders before losing the three straight. "I thought we started out on a really good road trip, then we went into a little funk," said Smyth, one of the players who experienced flu-like symptoms. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Inside College Hockey » Oct 20, 2009
CORNELL Former Big Red star Matt Moulson has four goals already this season for the New York Islanders. His kid brother, Chris, seems to be following big bro's standard, as Chris sniped a goal during Cornell's red-white scrimmage. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Penguins' McKee eager for match-up with Blues Oct 19, 2009
That's four more than Ottawa's Anton Volchenkov and Brendan Witt of the New York Islanders, who are tied for second. When someone joked with him after the Lightning game that he seemed to be having trouble getting out of the way of pucks that night, McKee laughed and labeled it "a good problem to have." He quickly added that, "I think [goalie Marc-Andre Fleury] doesn't mind.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fate of manatee stuck in NJ uncertain Oct 18, 2009
Buffalo was in action Friday against the visiting New York Islanders and recorded an easy victory. Clarke MacArthur, Tim Connolly and Tyler Myers each recorded a goal and an assist, keeping the Sabres unbeaten in regulation on the young season with a 6-3 win over the Isles. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Sabres remain undefeated, Isles remain winless Oct 17, 2009
Miller was spectacular in making 36 saves, Clarke MacArthur scored on a penalty shot, and rookie Tyler Myers scored his first NHL goal to help keep the Sabres undefeated in regulation with a 6-3 win over the New York Islanders on Friday night. With a 4-0-1 mark, Buffalo is the only NHL team without a regulation loss. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Business of hockey: Issues to watch Oct 17, 2009
Tampa Bay Lightning owners Len Barrie and Oren Koules remain at odds; New York Islanders owner Charles Wang continues to battle for support for an arena renovation; Florida Panthers owner Alan Cohen is looking to sell the team after years of mounting losses; Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks has lenders breathing down his neck; Atlanta Thrashers ownership group the Atlanta Spirit is seeking outside investors; and an ownership piece of the Nashville Predators remains tied up in bankruptcy court. How... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Sabres' Vanek may return sooner than expected Oct 15, 2009
The Sabres host the New York Islanders on Friday and Atlanta on Saturday. Vanek, a two-time 40-goal scorer, did not return after scoring his second goal of the game in the second period against Detroit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* NHL: Fans boo as Leafs continue fall Oct 15, 2009
The Leafs, off to a 0-5-1 start, and the New York Islanders are the only teams still searching for their first victory. Only once since 1917, when the NHL was formed, have the Leafs got a campaign off to a worse start, stumbling out of the gate 0-6-1 in 1991. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Creation sensation Oct 15, 2009
" Supercharged rocker "Fire It Up" caught on before "Welcome to the Masquerade" was released. It was featured in the trailer for "GI Joe: The Movie," and it's included in Electronic Arts' "NHL 2010" video game. The New York Islanders skated out to it at their home opener. "'Fired Up' live has been getting a real good response, which is always encouraging," McNevan said. "As a band we're always stoked to play good music but 'Fired Up,' when we play it live, everyone is just jazzed up with fists... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Recap: Toronto vs. Colorado Oct 14, 2009
The loss drops Toronto to 0-5-1 and it joins the New York Islanders as the only winless teams in the NHL. Toronto's only point of the season came in a 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal in the season opener. "The puck was all over the place -- I couldn't quite get a handle on it," said MacDonald. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New Hartfords Zalewski makes NHL debut Oct 13, 2009
The Sharks, 3-2 going into Monday s game on the West Coast, will begin a six-game eastern swing this week, including games Thursday at the Washington Capitals, Saturday at the New York Islanders and Monday at the New York Rangers. Loading commenting interface. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Penguins in powder-blues dates announced Oct 13, 2009
Nov. 27 -- at New York Islanders. Dec. 3 -- Colorado. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sabres' Miller gains recognition for masterful start in net Oct 13, 2009
By Gary Wiepert, Reuters. Ryan Miller, who has a 0. (USA Today -- Sports)
It's a homecoming for New York Islanders' Gordon Oct 12, 2009
Easton native Scott Gordon is hoping to turn the New York Islanders' fortunes around ... Stocked with youth, the New York Islanders team that pulled into the TD Garden for Saturday night s game with the Bruins is obviously focused on the future. (Easton Journal, MA)
Bruins likely to turn to Johnny Boychuk to fill hole on defense Oct 12, 2009
Barring a last-minute call-up or an unexpected recovery by Dennis Wideman, who hurt his shoulder in Saturday night s 4-3, shootout victory over the New York Islanders, Johnny Boychuk will play his first game of the season for the Bruins this afternoon. Coincidentally, the game happens to be against the team Colorado which traded him to Boston for prospect Matt Hendricks on June 24, 2008. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
GAME REPORT: Bruins 4, Islanders 3 (SO: 1-0) Oct 11, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009 New York Islanders - Boston Bruins Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Marc Savard produced the deciding goal in a shootout, as Boston erased a three-goal deficit in regulation and topped the New York Islanders, 4-3, at TD Garden. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stars finally get a victory Oct 11, 2009
Fisher, who scored 32 seconds into overtime Thursday night a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders, restored Ottawa's lead 3:44 into the second when he put a backhander past Ondrej Pavelec. Kovalev scored his first Senators goal 43 seconds in, and Jarkko Ruutu added Ottawa's second goal 1:42 later to open up a 2-0 lead 2:25 into the game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bruins score 3 in final 8:01, beat Isles in shootout Oct 11, 2009
Blake Wheeler and Marc Savard scored in the shootout after the Bruins rallied for three goals in the final 8:01 of regulation to beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night. "We're not satisfied with our game tonight," Boston coach Claude Julien said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
It's A Hockey Night In South Bend - Season Opener On Fri., Oct. 9 Oct 9, 2009
This year's event was held on Oct. 6 and featured Garth Snow, the general manager of the New York Islanders. A goaltender with the Islanders from 2001-06, Snow was on Long Island when was an assistant coach there. (Und.com)
Heatley records hat trick in home debut as Sharks top Jackets Oct 9, 2009
Final Score: Ottawa 3, NY Islanders 2 (OT) Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - Mike Fisher scored the game-winning goal 32 seconds in overtime to lift the Ottawa Senators past the New York Islanders, 3-2, at Scotiabank Place. After a scramble for the puck behind the Senators net, Fisher collected the disc and rumbled down the left side of the ice. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tavares can't lead Isles past Sens Oct 9, 2009
OTTAWA (AP) -Pascal Leclaire and the Ottawa Senators were able to keep John Tavares from scoring a goal, but they couldn't prevent the New York Islanders' prized prospect from contributing to the score sheet. The Senators, however, pulled out the win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Medford's Joe Sacco: The return of a hometown hero Oct 7, 2009
He enjoyed a 13-year professional hockey career playing for five NHL teams, including the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. He scored 94 goals and 213 points in 738 NHL games before hanging up the skates following the 2002-03 season. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Alfredsson's goalspoils Gustavsson's Leafs debut Oct 7, 2009
Fourth-liner Shean Donovan also had a goal while Leclaire made 26 saves for Ottawa (1-1-0), which will play its home opener against John Tavares and the New York Islanders on Thursday. The team was happy to head home with a victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Irish Hockey Opens 2009-10 Season With Annual Drop The Puck... Oct 7, 2009
New York Islanders' general manager Garth Snow highlights evening ... Guest speaker Garth Snow, the general manager of the New York Islanders, highlighted the evening ... During his career, he spent 12 seasons in the NHL with the Nordiques, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Pittsburgh and the New York Islanders. (Und.com)
Canadiens sign Bergeron to replace Markov Oct 7, 2009
The Quebec native, who is entering his eighth NHL season, has also played with Edmonton, the New York Islanders, and Anaheim. He has 62 goals and 98 assists in 339 NHL games. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Coyotes say it's 'us vs. everybody' Oct 7, 2009
The Penguins defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout in their last outing, with Kris Letang and Crosby scoring. Coyotes' home opener. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Penguins start 2-0 after shootout win; Crosby outduels Tavares Oct 4, 2009
But as good as Tavares was in the Penguins' 4-3 shootout victory against the New York Islanders -- and as good as he will be for many years -- he learned last night just how high the bar of excellence can be set in this game. Sidney Crosby showed him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Crosby spoils strong debutfor Isles Tavares Oct 4, 2009
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Just when it seemed John Tavares NHL debut would be perfect, Sidney Crosby wrecked the ending for the prized rookie and the New York Islanders. The 22-year-old Crosby had a goal and assist to reach 400 career points in only 292 NHL games, and then netted the shootout winner in a 4-3 victory over the Islanders on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Isles moving? Oct 4, 2009
New York Islanders owner Charles Wang will consider relocation after lack of decision on Lighthouse Project - ESPN. Updated: October 4, 2009, 12:07 AM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
