The Islanders and Maple Leafs finished up a home and home series tonight north of the border and revenge was the name of the game. After an abysmal effort on Sunday night, the Isles battered and bruised the Leafs winning by a final of 6-3. They’ve had trouble win the ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: LEAFing Points on the Table
After a six day break for the holidays, the Islanders returned to action earlier tonight in Brooklyn. They entertained the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time this season. Tonight’s result wasn’t exactly how the Isles wanted to come out of the break. They put on an underwhelming, uninspired performance ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: All Quacked Out
The Islanders were set for one more game before the Christmas break, and it took place earlier tonight when they hosted the struggling Anaheim Ducks. These teams met last month in Southern California, with the Isles coming out on top 4-1. Barclays Center has been a house of horror for ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Dusted in the Desert
Tonight wasn’t exactly how the Islanders were looking to respond after Thursday’s heartbreaking loss in Denver. They lost their third game in a row and were shutout 1-0 by the Arizona Coyotes. Goaltender Jaro Halak was once again rock solid, but missed opportunities doomed the Isles from the start of ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Rocky Mountain Low
After having their 10 game point streak snapped Tuesday night, the Islanders were back in action earlier this evening. Their opposition was the Colorado Avalanche. The teams met back in late November with the Isles getting a 5-2 win. Tonight didn’t have the same favorable result as the first time ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Brooklyn Bummer
You can’t win them all. The Islanders 10 game point streak was snapped earlier tonight when they were thumped by the Florida Panthers 5-1. Tonight’s loss was their first regulation loss since November 22. Their record against the Panthers this season now is 0-1-1, and with tonight’s defeat they have ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Running Through the Devils
Another night, another Islanders win. This one though came in convincing fashion. After sneaking out of Columbus with a 3-2 win in overtime last night, the Isles ran ruff shot over the New Jersey Devils earlier tonight shutting them out 4-0. Thomas Greiss got his first shutout of the season ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Stinging the Jackets
The Islanders were back on the ice earlier this evening after a four day lay-off. Their opponent was the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets. Tonight mark the second trip to the state of Ohio for the Isles. They won there earlier this season. This game also was the first game of ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Philadelphia Freedom
After a three day layoff, the Islanders headed down the turnpike for a night with the Philadelphia Flyers. These two teams met back on Thanksgiving eve with the Isles winning 3-1. Tonight was the first time the Islanders were back in the City of Brotherly Love since late last season ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Ousted in Ottawa
For the first time this season, the Islanders made their way North of the Border. Ottawa was the destination. This game was the second of a back to back, in which the Isles won the first game last night in a shootout 2-1. The win gave them their fourth in ...
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