New York Islanders Game Recaps
Recaps of every game the New York Islanders play
Senators 4, Islanders 3 (OT): Tkachuk PPG hat trick concludes frustrating afternoon
The Isles slump continues, though a late Bo Horvat equalizer prevented it from being a disastrous afternoon.
Sabres 4 (EN), Islanders 0: Ugly and empty
The Islanders looked flat in Buffalo, suffering their second shutout in a row and taking some shine off their recent six-game streak.
Kings 3, Islanders 0 (EN): Back-to-back gets them, 6-game win streak ends
They also fall out of a playoff spot for the time being.
Islanders 7, Sharks 2: Doormat managed, 3-point nights for Bo and Brock
A satisfying cruise for the Islanders in a depressing environment in San Jose
Islanders 5, Bruins 1: Palmieri’s early hat trick powers comfortable win
For once it was easy, and the tension was eased early.
Islanders 5, Red Wings 3 (EN): Nelson scores twice, Engvall picks up first empty netter of the season
Nelson, Cizikas, Barzal, and Engvall get on the scoresheet to give the Islanders the win in Detroit.
Islanders 3, Stars 2 (OT): Horvat secures two points with overtime winner
Goals from Pulock, MacLean, and Horvat lead Islanders to two points on the road.
Lightning 4 (EN), Islanders 2: Quick strikes haunt once again
This team looks like it’s playing for Lane.
Blues 4, Islanders 0 (EN): Too many penalties, too many Buchnevich goals
The New York Islanders get shutout in St. Louis and Pavel Buchnevich picks up a hat trick in a penalty-filled game of hockey.
Islanders 5, Penguins 4 (OT): Again with the hard way
Oh look, another two-goal lead to cough up.
Kraken 2*, Islanders 1 (*SO): Not quite a new team
For the second game in a row, the Islanders didn’t do the things, and didn’t look like they know how.
Islanders 6, Lightning 2: This is a new team
The Islanders are healthy, fired up under a new coach, and playing better hockey. Fans are ecstatic. This could get fun.
Islanders 3, Maple Leafs 2: Engvall strikes back, Ilya and the Isles sweep the Leafs
Kyle MacLean scored his first NHL goal, but a late Wahlstrom penalty kept it from being the winner.
Canadiens 4, Islanders 3: Engvall turnover spoils comeback effort
A gut punch of a loss and concern about Adam Pelech combine to make this a tough night for the Islanders.
Golden Knights 3, Islanders 2: Nelson picks up 500th point in close loss
Brock Nelson picks up his 500th NHL point with a goal and JG Pageau scores a shorty, but the Islanders lose their second game of the Roy era to the Golden Knights.
Chicago 4, Islanders 3 (OT): Third period rally isn’t enough to secure two points
Is this loss the end of Lane Lambert’s tenure as coach of the Islanders?
Jets 4, Islanders 2 (EN): Better effort, but Isles come up short again
Two goals from Anders Lee can’t make up for some sloppy play and unfortunate bounces.
Wild 5, Islanders 0: Disinterested Isles get blown out in Minnesota
The Islanders were outshot 40-21 and looked disinterested and unprepared for the entire game.
Predators 3 (EN), Islanders 1: Points lost to ‘calamity of errors’
The Islanders were in position to win or at least get a regulation point before they acted all stupid.
Islanders 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT): Kid who won the Calder completes comeback
Barzal, Dobson feature in all four goals as Isles reverse 3-1 deficit.
Canucks 5 (EN), Islanders 2: Cizikas hurt, adversity looms
The Islanders’ struggles, and their issues, continue.
Golden Knights 5, Islanders 2: Vegas pulls away after failed coach’s challenge
It was tied until late in the second, then things changed quickly.
Islanders 5, Coyotes 1: Absolutely needed that
The top line leads the way as Bo Horvat, Mat Barzal have productive nights in Tempe.
Avalanche 5, Islanders 4 (OT): Varlamov hurt again, Bortuzzo too
The Islanders lose the extra point, and a couple of players
Islanders 5, Capitals 1: Pageau, Gauthier pile up points in therapeutic win
A comfortable win was just what the Isles and the festive season home crowd needed.
Penguins 7, Islanders 0: What the hell?
After a quiet first period, the Islanders implode in the second under relentless Penguins pressure.
Islanders 5, Hurricanes 4: Isles head into the break with a big win
The top line of Anders Lee, Bo Horvat, and Mat Barzal contributed heavily in a big divisional win before the Christmas break.
Capitals 3, Islanders 2 (OT): Isles rally but fall short in overtime
The Islanders came back every time they went down a goal in the game, but were thwarted in overtime, giving up a power play game winner.
Islanders 3, Oilers 1: Special teams and Sorokin carry Isles to victory
Power play goals from Lee and Horvat, a shorthanded goal from Holmstrom, and 31 saves from Sorokin lift the Islanders over the Oilers.