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(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:52:49 PST)
While our focus today will be on the Pittsburgh Penguins and their various ills, there are plenty of other...
Islanders Team Report
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:36:32 PST)
Following a surprisingly competitive start, the Islanders have posted two wins, 16 regulation losses and two overtime/shootout defeats in their last 20 games.
Even the front office's most ardent Kool-Aid dispensers would have to acknowledge that as an ugly quarter-segment of an NHL season that reached only the halfway turn Monday at Edmonton.
Meanwhile, coach Scott Gordon continues to praise his lottery-bound team's work ethic in the throes of an absurd 250-plus man-games lost to injury in half a season. He even has resorted to an old standby, dusting off the lack-of-respect card when referring to the league and its referees' recent treatment of the Islanders following their latest loss to the Oilers.
Islanders C Weight misses game vs. Oilers
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:44:03 PST)
New York Islanders center Doug Weight did not play in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after he injured his leg in the morning skate.
Monday's three stars: King Henrik and Canada's drive for five
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:17:23 PST)
No. 1 star: Cody Hodgson, Canada With just two games on the NHL docket, the center of the hockey world last...
Puck Headlines: Ilya Kovalchuk, king of Russian athletes
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:23:55 PST)
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NHL Power Poll: Teams set sights on playoffs
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:01 PST)
Toronto coach Ron Wilson noticed it while playing Ottawa this week. The intensity is rising for teams getting...
Leafs, Jackets considering deal for Antropov, Kubina?
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:27:36 PST)
Could some members of the Toronto Maple Leafs be fitted for a new jacket of the blue variety?
DiPietro, Hunter return for Islanders
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:56:39 PST)
Despite the outcome of the game, the New York Islanders received a boost to begin the new year Friday as starting goaltender Rick DiPietro returned to the lineup in a 5-4 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes.
Wednesday's three stars: Samsonov turns on offense
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:40:06 PST)
No. 1 star: Sergei Samsonov, Carolina Hurricanes The shifty forward figured in the scoring of all three Carolina...
Comrie nets 2; Isles rally to beat Panthers 4-2
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:09:04 PST)
It isn't often the New York Islanders have such a comfortable lead they can afford to think about anything other than winning. Yet, on New Year's Eve before a long flight out west, Doug Weight had his sights set on his 1,000th NHL point. That milestone wasn't reached Wednesday, but the Islanders headed to the airport feeling good about a solid 4-2 victory over the Florida Panthers.
Isles place C Sillinger on IR
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:03:01 PST)
The New York Islanders on Wednesday placed center Mike Sillinger on injured reserve.
Puck Headlines: Penguins hold players-only meeting after loss
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:11:28 PST)
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Monday's three stars: Nystrom's shorthanded speed tops Wild
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:38:35 PST)
No. 1 star: Eric Nystrom, Calgary Flames With the game tied 1-1 in the third period, a Calgary shorthanded...
Islanders RW Hunter leaves game
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:20:02 PST)
New York Islanders right wing Trent Hunter left Monday's 5-4 loss to the New York Rangers in the third period after absorbing a check along the boards by Ryan Callahan.
Isles G DiPietro out again due to injury
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:32:35 PST)
Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro lasted only one game before another injury forced him out of the lineup again. DiPietro, the Islanders' franchise goalie, has played only four times in New York's 37 games this season. He returned Friday after a 27-game absence and made 28 saves in the Islanders' 4-1 victory that snapped the club's 10-game losing streak.
Puck Headlines: Could Detroit get shut out of all-star starters?
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:10:55 PST)
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NHL Power Poll: Bruins take over top spot
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:26:36 PST)
The best story of the week might be the Boston Bruins, who have won eight straight games to catch San Jose at the top of the NHL standings.
New York Islanders Team Report
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:26:01 PST)
Last game: 4-3 loss (SO) at Buffalo, December 27
Islanders recall Colliton from Bridgeport
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:20:18 PST)
The New York Islanders recalled center Jeremy Colliton from Bridgeport of the AHL on Saturday, a day after left wing Andy Hilbert sustained a hairline fracture in his left foot in a victory over Toronto. Hilbert, who has eight goals and 17 points in 35 games this season, is expected to be out indefinitely.
Friday's three stars: No Staaling this Hurricane
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:56:39 PST)
No. 1 star: Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes Eric Staal got a late start Friday night, but once he got going he...
Islanders RW Guerin nets 400th career goal
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:31:01 PST)
Veteran right wing Bill Guerin scored twice to record his 400th career goal as the New York Islanders snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday.
Islanders C Hilbert leaves game
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:14:01 PST)
New York Islanders center Andy Hilbert left Friday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period with a foot injury.
DiPietro returns to Islanders
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:30:29 PST)
Rick DiPietro returned to the New York Islanders' lineup Friday night, starting against Toronto after missing 27 games following his second knee surgery in five months. Coming off surgery on his right knee in June, DiPietro had appeared in only three games this season, the last a one-period stint against Carolina on Oct.
