Matt Carkner

The Islanders Restore Pride Despite Being Eliminated By Pens In Game Six

May 12, 2013

The New York Islanders lost 4-3 in overtime last night to the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, thus ending their run in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Penguins took the series in six games, winning the last battle on Coliseum ice in front of a sold out crowd of Islanders fans that continued to give their home team a standing ovation despite being eliminated.

"It's exciting to play in a building like this. It's a lot of fun. In my opinion, we're probably the loudest arena in the league now," said Matt Martin after the game.

"The fans were unbelievable through the end of the season there in the last five home games and all through the playoffs. They were a big factor in the way we played at home down the stretch. It makes a huge difference for us. People don't realize it but it gives you a little extra boost, a little extra energy when the crowd goes nuts like that. You definitely want to do something exciting."

Islanders Even Up Series with Penguins At Nassau Coliseum

May 8, 2013

Jane Fisher

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Isles Tie Series With Pens at 2 Games Each. Much more exciting hockey to come out of the next three games.

Game 2: Isles Look For Split in Pittsburgh

May 3, 2013

Steve Giangaspro

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The Islanders would benefit greatly from forgetting Game 1 completely and starting fresh tonight. With the return of Sidney Crosby imminent, the Islanders have to attempt to steal a road win in Pittsburgh. The Isles’ have decided to shake up their line up with changes up and down. Their projected lines according to reading Twitter this morning look somewhat different than Game 1.

NY Islanders Fall To The Philadelphia Flyers 2-1

April 26, 2013

Jane Fisher

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Isles fall to the Flyers in Philly, leaving them in the 8th playoff spot in the Eastern Conference

Isles Get A Huge Shoot Out Victory In Winnipeg

April 21, 2013

Jane Fisher

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The Isles took a big step towards the playoffs yesterday afternoon with another road victory in Winnipeg. Brian Strait was back in the line up, so Matt Carkner sat yesterday.

This was one of the most exciting games this season, with so much on the line for both teams. In the beginning of the first, the Isles looked a little tired. That would not last long though, as Frans Nielsen scored his 6th of the season just 4:21 into the game on a nice play from Okposo and Bailey. (Photo: MVerminski/flickr)

Isles Hang Tough, Hand Leafs A Home Loss As The Quest For The Playoffs Continues

April 19, 2013

Donovan Brooks

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There is a saying, most often associated with old time hockey, that says, "how can you beat em on the ice if you can't beat em in the alley?" Well, the New York Islanders certainly must have felt that way tonight as they skated to a 5-3 regulation victory over the hometown Toronto Maple Leafs.

GAME RE-CAP Penguins 4-Isles 2 at The Coliseum

March 23, 2013

Jane Fisher

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NY Islanders Lose To Pittsburgh Penguins, in Another Frustrating Home Game

Pre-Game NY Islanders VS. Florida Panthers

March 16, 2013

Jane Fisher

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Pre-Game NY Islanders vs. Florida Panthers (Photo:Niwreig/flickr)

Isles Struggles: Why Are Back-To-Back Games A Problem?

March 11, 2013

Rob McGowan

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There really was not much to say after the Isles were blown out 6-1 last night by the Pittsburgh Penguins. But there is a glaring stat that can be taken away from this loss. Over the past two seasons, the Islanders have only won consecutive back-to-back games once (Photo Credit: theseoduke/Flickr).

There have been a total of 28 back-to-back games from the start of the 2011-2012 season to the last two games played this past Saturday and Sunday. Of those 28, the Islanders only pair of wins that came two days in a row included a 3-2 victory in Boston on March 3, 2012 and a 1-0 win at home versus New Jersey on March 4, 2012.

The Isles overall back-to-back record in the 2012 season was 8-10-2-2. Presently, they are 3-3-0-0 in back to back games. However, they have yet to win the second game of a back-to-back pairing this year and only accomplished that task five of 11 times last season.

Islanders Hope To Take Advantage Of Some Home Cooking Against The Leafs

February 28, 2013

Donovan Brooks

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For the New York Islanders, home hasn't been very sweet. One of the National Hockey League's "road warriors" with a record of six wins three losses and one overtime loss, the Isles are conversely one of the league's worst home teams. How bad? 2-8-0 bad. The worst home start in franchise history kind of bad.