Snapshots: Toninato, Lundestrom, Barzal, Eichel
The Blackhawks announced that they’ve assigned center Dominic Toninato back to AHL Rockford. Recalled three weeks ago, the…
Islanders’ Mat Barzal ejected after swinging stick at Blue Jackets in wild scene
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mat Barzal was ejected from the Islanders’ game against the Blue Jackets on Sunday after…
WWII vet, 104, thrills Rangers-Islanders crowd with national anthem on saxophone
While the Islanders blanked the Rangers on Saturday night, the real highlight came before the game, when 104-year-old…
Islanders’ growth glaringly evident with statement win over Rangers
A year ago, two years ago, three years ago, the Islanders give this game away 10 times out…
Bo Horvat’s return gives the Islanders ‘a huge boost’
It was just five games without Bo Horvat, but for the Islanders it felt like much longer. “It…
World War II vet excited to perform national anthem on saxophone for Islanders-Rangers
Even at 104, Dominick Critelli is hitting all the high notes. The Floral Park super-senior saxophonist and World…
Five Islanders and their Olympics cases — who has a shot at Milan?
The Islanders’ Olympic hopefuls are, in the very literal sense of the word, hopefuls. It’s entirely possible that…
Why is naming the NHL’s best Eastern Conference player so weirdly hard?
Who’s the best player in the NHL right now? What about the top five? Connor McDavid is the…
NHL trade matchmaker: Predicting where top targets go by the deadline, Part 1
The needs of NHL teams will surely evolve in the lead-up to the March 6 trade deadline, and…
Matthew Schaefer’s Team Canada case couldn’t be any clearer
The decision Doug Armstrong’s management group needs to make before the Canadian Olympic roster is announced on New…
Late goal, strong goaltending send Islanders to big win over Devils
Two points and three days of rest were exactly what the Islanders needed for Christmas. That they got…
Islanders’ trade needs are clear — but timing is complicated
The Islanders’ injuries have at least made one part of Mathieu Darche’s pending job easier: It’s not hard…