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Isles look to extend streak against improving Habs

While the New York Islanders are frequently piling up the points of late, the Montreal Canadiens recently have been finding ways to squander points on home ice. The Islanders attempt to run their points streak to nine games Saturday night when they visit the Canadiens, who have lost eight of their past nine home contests. New York is 6-0-2 since its last regulation loss on Nov. 28 against the New Jersey Devils. Since losing seven

Islanders aim to continue ascent vs. Bruins

The New York Islanders will look to extend one streak and end another on Friday when they host the Boston Bruins in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders will attempt to extend their season-high winning streak to five games with a victory on Friday. That result would also prevent a sixth consecutive loss to the Bruins. Amid a 9-1-4 stretch, New York also has earned at least one point in seven straight games (6-0-1) following a 4-3

Surging Islanders continue homestand vs. desperate Ducks

Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal didn’t wait long Monday night to turn what could have been the New York Islanders’ most demoralizing blown third-period lead of the season into their second straight potentially seismic win. The Islanders will attempt to continue surging Wednesday night when they host the Anaheim Ducks in the penultimate game of a season-long six-game homestand. New York earned another dramatic overtime victory Monday when Horvat scored 46 seconds into overtime to

Islanders carry momentum into clash with Maple Leafs

Mathew Barzal had a good idea of how the Los Angeles Kings felt during the third period and overtime Saturday night. He liked how he and his New York Islanders teammates finally felt a lot more. The Islanders will look to build off a dramatic comeback win on Monday night, when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first meeting of the season between the Eastern Conference rivals. Both teams were off Sunday after

Islanders look to spoil King’s record-setting road streak

Isles, Blue Jackets look to rebound after gut-wrenching losses

The only people who might understand how disappointed the New York Islanders were Tuesday night are the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Islanders and Blue Jackets will each look to bounce back from their latest third-period collapses Thursday night, when New York hosts Columbus in Elmont, N.Y. Both teams were off Wednesday after squandering three-goal, third period leads in potentially demoralizing overtime losses at home. The Islanders gave up three goals in the final 8:05 of

Islanders open homestand vs. Sharks with both teams improving

The last time the New York Islanders were home long enough to unpack their bags, fans at UBS Arena were calling for the firings of general manager Lou Lamoriello and head coach Lane Lambert. The Islanders’ decision-making duo is likely to find a warmer reception Tuesday, when surging New York begins a season-long six-game homestand by hosting the San Jose Sharks in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders have been off since Saturday, when they edged the

Panthers glad to be back home, face struggling Isles

The New York Islanders, who have had a frustrating season thus far, are set to face the Florida Panthers on Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla. New York is coming off a 5-4 road win over Carolina on Thursday. But even that victory was a rollercoaster as the Islanders were outshot 43-16 and gave up the tying goal with 2.5 seconds left. Mathew Barzal, who had three assists, scored the game-winner in overtime. “That was a

Hurricanes leaning on depth heading into meeting with Islanders

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a chore in terms of figuring out who’s going to make the biggest impact in games. But having flexibility with the lineup has worked out well. Carolina meets its third straight Metropolitan Division foe when the New York Islanders visit for Thursday night’s game in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes have won two games in a row, beginning with Sunday’s comeback vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Islanders are facing a