Today in Hockey History: Sept. 25 Matthew Zator | September 25, 2022 Two of the most storied franchises in NHL history were officially added to the league on this date. Plus, three key players from the most successful teams of the 1970s…
They Wore it Once: Islanders Players and Their Unique Numbers Matt Rothman | August 24, 2022 The New York Islanders have retired eight numbers that will not be worn again. They also have 15 players who wore a number that has only been used once. Let’s…
Revisiting Matt Martin’s Trade to the Islanders Mike Fink | August 13, 2022 Matt Martin has always represented what it means to be a New York Islander. The work he does off the ice matches his on-ice production as one of the best…
Islanders Draft History: Missing Out on First-Round Selections Ryan Gagne | June 26, 2022 *This article was originally published in July 2021 The 2021 Entry Draft will occur on July 23 and 24th live from the NHL studios in New Jersey. This year’s edition…
New York Islanders with 100-Point Seasons Jon Zella | April 17, 2022 The New York Islanders are a storied franchise, even if most the significant parts of their story are in the late 1970s and early ’80s. Their 19-straight playoff series wins…
Capitals History: Reliving 1987’s Easter Epic vs. the Islanders Ted Starkey | April 17, 2022 Fans drove into the parking lots of the Capital Centre in Landover on a warm Saturday evening on April 18, 1987, expecting to see the thrills and excitement of playoff…
Islanders: Revisiting the Johnny Boychuk Trade John Fiorino | November 22, 2021 *Article was originally published in Nov. 2020 Johnny Boychuk was a consistent, strong defenseman for the New York Islanders after he joined the team on Oct. 4, 2014, via trade.…
Islanders’ 1972-73 Inaugural Season Revisited Ryan Gagne | September 7, 2021 The NHL is about to embark on its 104th season, welcoming a brand new club, the Seattle Kraken, into the fold. The league once had six teams (the Original Six…
New York Islanders’ 50-Goal Scorers Josh Bell | August 10, 2021 The NHL came to Long Island in 1972, and unlike some teams, it didn’t take long for them to get their franchise’s first 50-goal scorer. In just six seasons, the…
Islanders History: A Lot Has Happened Since the Last Cup Ryan Gagne | July 12, 2021 The year was 1983, and the New York Islanders had just swept the upstart Edmonton Oilers to capture their fourth straight Stanley Cup championship. Despite many attempts over the last…
Islanders Game 6 Storylines Echo Those of 2015 Cup Run Jon Zella | June 25, 2021 The New York Islanders‘ Game 6 victory, staving off elimination, could prove to be the last game at Nassau Coliseum. If it sounds familiar, it’s because six years ago, the…
Islanders Playoffs History Is Not Good for Shutout Bouncebacks Ryan Gagne | June 23, 2021 There are no words to describe the lightning storm the New York Islanders found themselves in during Game 5 of their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal rematch with Tampa Bay. The…