New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals: Game 7

The 5 Stages of Grief Absolutely Apply to Hockey

The New York Islanders put together a strong regular season, only to fall in seven games to the Washington Capitals. Here's how at least one person watching an anemic Isles performance in Game 7 processed the whole thing.

Game 7 Thoughts: Hot Halak, big Boychuk, flatness

The Islanders wasted a great performance from Jaroslav Halak and Johnny Boychuk and a gift from Braden Holtby. They don't have a choice but to learn from this.

Halak was Halak, the Isles weren't the Isles

Game 7 Recap: Capitals 2, Isles 1 - Power Down

The Islanders show up 40 minutes late for the most important game of the season, and fail to advance to the second round of the playoffs once again.

Capuano: "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me."

Which Isles feed off the post-whistle nonsense?

Which Islanders players elevate their game when oppontnets try the "get under your skin" approach?

Cappy's Pre-Gamer: Isles-Capitals Game 7

Special for the playoffs, we highlight LHH community member Les Beaver's ongoing series of dramatic interpretations of what Jack Capuano's pre-game pep talks sound like. In this episode, Cappy turns to a rude bovine to inspire his troops.

Game 7 of the Epic Fan Baggage Series

Each fanbase has reason to expect everything will be disastrous in tonight's Game 7 between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals.

[Bits] 7-Up

NHL news and notes for Islanders fans. Game 7, yo. Win or... something.

Islanders in Game 7's: History

A quick rundown of the previous Game 7's in Islanders history with reports and quotes from the time.