They're both around 70 years old and are essential parts of Islanders history, but Ed Westfall and Charles Wang are not, in fact, the same person.

After much rumor and several leaks, the New York Islanders finally unveiled a mostly black third jersey.

The New York Islanders, winners of just one game in their last 11, continue to drop in the NHL media and power rankings.

The New York Islanders were lauded by coach Jack Capuano for hard work and creating dangerous chances, but they'll need to keep that up to snap out of their losing streak.

The New York Islanders delivered a long-overdue solid effort, but a bad Josh Bailey turnover late in the third period led to a 4-2 loss, the Rangers' seventh win in a row.

Battle of New York, Volume 2011-12, Episode 2 is in the books. Here are your game data links: GS | ES | H2H | Shifts | Corsi | Zones | Recaps: NHL | Isles | SBN And here's your plus/minus thread....

Last time these teams met, Capuano scratched Blake Comeau and the Islanders won. Tonight, he scratches Kyle Okposo (as Nino Niederreiter returns) and ... profit? Profit! Milan Jurcina also returns...

The New York Islanders and New York Rangers are two bitter rivals headed in opposite directions. They meet at Nassau Coliseum for the second time this season.

Blake Comeau's scoreless start has gotten him scorn from fans and healthy scratches from the coaching staff. But were the seeds sown during the offseason?