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NHL: APR 22 Eastern Conference First Round – Islanders at Hurricanes

The Islanders Couldn’t Fake It For 60

Lucas Raymond celebrates his goal with his teammates

Columbus Blue Jackets v Detroit Red Wings

Who Wants To Be The Eighth Seed In The East?

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Barry Petchesky

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 18: Goaltender Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a save on a shot attempt by Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders during the first period of the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at MetLife Stadium on February 18, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

2024 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series – New York Rangers v New York Islanders

Sometimes An Outdoor Hockey Game Still Delivers

Medical staff tend to Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders during the third period Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on January 25, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 4-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

New York Islanders v Montreal Canadiens

If This Wasn’t A Truly Filthy Hit, I Don’t Know What Is

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Kathryn Xu

Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders makes the save on Elias Pettersson #40 of the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks v New York Islanders

To Watch The Canucks Is To Believe In The Canucks

Toronto Maple Leafs v New York Islanders

John Tavares On Long Island Is No Longer Outrageous

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The Sebastian Aho Power Rankings: Game 5

Shayne Gostisbehere leaps onto the back of an Islanders player

NHL: APR 19 Eastern Conference First Round – Islanders at Hurricanes

The Hurricanes Won Themselves Some Wiggle Room

Jason Zucker sprays ice as he stops in front of Petr Mrazek

NHL: APR 11 Blackhawks at Penguins

The Penguins And Islanders Are Having A Mid-Off

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 10: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice after obtaining an injury during a game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 10, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders v Washington Capitals

The Islanders Came Up Small

Senators goalie Kevin Mandolese in action

Ottawa Senators v New York Islanders

The Senators Are Great Spoilers

Bo Horvat is congratulated by Mat Barzal after scoring

Seattle Kraken v New York Islanders

Don’t Worry, Bo Happy

Lou Lamoriello attends Islanders practice

New York Islanders Training Camp

Islanders GM: It’s My Fault We Suck

ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 21: &lt;&gt; at UBS Arena on January 21, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders

Sebastian Aho Definitively Won The Battle Of Sebastians Aho

ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Head coach Barry Trotz of the New York Islanders speaks with the media prior to the game against the Vancouver Canucks at the UBS Arena on March 03, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Barry Trotz Takes The Fall

New York Islanders v New Jersey Devils

The Islanders Really Need To Come Home

Anthony Beauvillier celebrates after scoring

Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Islanders – Game Six

So, Do You Believe?

New York Islanders v Tampa Bay Lightning – Game Five

That Was An Ass-Kicking

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Ray Ratto

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Thanasis Antetokounmpo #43 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate the win of game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime to win the series.

Milwaukee Bucks v Brooklyn Nets – Game Seven

Defensive Heroics Made For A Wild Night In The NBA And NHL Playoffs

New York Islanders v Tampa Bay Lightning – Game Two

Tampa’s Back, Obviously

Mathew Barzal is congratulated by Anthony Beauvillier

New York Islanders v Tampa Bay Lightning – Game One

Oh My God, The Islanders Started This Series Perfectly

Boston Bruins v New York Islanders – Game Six

The Saints—Sorry, The ISLANDERS Might Be A Tougher Task For The Lightning This Time Around

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