Islanders Team Report
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:53 PST)
The Islanders have suffered losses in regulation in only seven of their first 22 games.
If elementary school math serves us correctly, that means that in more than two-thirds of its games, the team with the fewest points in the NHL last season has been ahead or even through 60 minutes of hockey.
Yes, the Islanders' 8-7-7 record entering Saturday's game in St. Louis is a marked improvement—and it has them firmly in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference just past the season's quarter turn.
It also means that the Isles have dropped an NHL-high seven games in overtimes (2-3) and shootouts (1-4), not that coach Scott Gordon is particularly lamenting his team's lack of success in tiebreaker situations.
"If we're fortunate enough to get in the...
NHL roundup: Friday's action on the ice
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:00 PST)
Down by a goal late in the game, the potent Washington Capitals threw everything they had against the Montreal Canadiens. Somehow, Carey Price made sure his team got out with a rare road win.
Friday's Three Stars: Heatley's trick; Florida, Boston win in OT
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:35 PST)
No. 1 Star: Dany Heatley, San Jose Sharks Coach Todd McLellan stacked his best players on the same line against...
Heatley hat trick as Sharks down Flyers
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:25 PST)
Dany Heatley scored a hat trick as the San Jose Sharks thumped the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 in the NHL on Friday. Heatley notched his second hat trick of the season, and the ninth of his career. Manny Malhotra, Ryane Clowe and Patrick Marleau also scored for the Sharks, who are 7-0-2 at home. Joe Thornton recorded his 600th NHL assist and four overall to match his franchise record, and has 30 points...
NHL Capsules
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:16:12 PST)
Dany Heatley scored three times, Joe Thornton recorded his 600th NHL assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Friday night. Heatley notched his second hat trick of the season, and the ninth of his career. Manny Malhotra, Ryane Clowe and Patrick Marleau also scored for the Sharks, who are 7-0-2 at home.
Puck Headlines: Nash for Hart; Sidney ready for torch run
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:42 PST)
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Can these two men rescue the Bruins from panic mode?
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:59:48 PST)
There have been two positive developments for the Boston Bruins in the last few days, which is a welcome change...
The 10 worst teams of the last decade
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:52:05 PST)
(No, the first decade of the 21st century doesn't technically end until 2011. Save your bellyaching.
NHL roundup: Monday's action on the ice
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:08:00 PST)
For the first time this season, the streaking New Jersey Devils came away from their opponent's rink with a loss.
Monday's Three Stars: Moulson time for Isles; Vinny wakes up
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:02:30 PST)
No. 1 Star: Matt Moulson, New York Islanders Simple concept: Go to the net. It's what Moulson does well, and...
Puck Previews: Devils seek road record against Flyers
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:01 PST)
(Ed. Note: Ye olde editing program crashed across the Y! blogs. Sorry this is late.) Here are your Puck Previews:...
What We Learned: Thus begins Carolina comeback; Zetter rules
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:36:31 PST)
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events...
Rimouski winger Jordan Caron repaired and ready to play for Canada
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:55:00 PST)
The first game of the Subway Super Series against Russia on Monday will be a statement game for Rimouski Oceanic right-winger Jordan Caron.
Saturday's Three Stars: Zetterberg, Sedin play tricks in wins
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:55:55 PST)
No. 1 star, Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings The 29-year old Swede recorded his fourth career NHL hat trick...
Friday's Three Stars: Miller wins goaltending duel
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:06:03 PST)
No. 1 star, Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres : The Sabres' goalie continued his Vezina-like start by out-dueling...
Boston College's atrocious 1986 hockey rap video, 'Beanpot Trot'
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:44:09 PST)
Aside from hair metal, Cooperalls and Nintendo, one of the thousands of everlasting memories that the 1980's...
Chatting with Bettman, KHL's Medvedev about their summit
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 PST)
It's not strange to witness political summits in Washington, D.C., and there was another one on Wednesday...
Puck Headlines: Forbes ranks NHL rich, poor; Emery in Ottawa
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:25:58 PST)
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Wednesday's Three Stars: Semin's three not a trick, but fuels Caps
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:31:17 PST)
No. 1 Star: Alexander Semin, Washington Capitals The Russian sniper didn't wait long to open the scoring at...
Business of hockey: NHL team valuations
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:44:00 PST)
The league scores record profits despite some very troubled franchises.
Ads inside nets: Giving new meaning to 'biscuit in the basket'
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:35:53 PST)
Minor League Malarkey focuses on the goofy world of minor-league hockey; from the characters to the fights to...
Puck Headlines: Waiver wire buzzing; debating HOF 2010 class
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:33:47 PST)
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Enstrom, Hainsey force OT; Peverley, Kozlov score in Thrashers' shootout win
(Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:22:00 PST)
ATLANTA - After his team played poorly the night before, Thrashers coach John Anderson challenged his players to focus on fundamental hockey.
