Category: Mat Barzal
Oilers 4 (EN), Islanders 1: You’ve seen this one before
Mat BarzalPhoto by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images After an early Barzal goal, the Islanders gave up three unanswered plus an empty netter to drop another 4-1 game and extend their losing streak to 4 games. It’s been a bit of a tense time in the Isles-sphere lately, with the team lo...
Read moreIslanders 1, Coyotes 0: Sorokin climbs the franchise shutout list
Ilya Sorokin“They sing your name, yes?” | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Move over Rick, look out below, Billy and Chico. The New York Islanders had trouble getting goals past Coyotes goalie Karel Vejmelka Tuesday night in Elmont, but that’s okay because they weren’t letting much re...
Read moreIslanders Gameday News: Howlin’ for two
Devils“Can we please bury them?” | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The boys from Long Island aim to jump the Coyotes, who are playing on consecutive nights. Tonight for their second trick, the Islanders host the Coyotes, who are playing back-to-back to complete their swing...
Read moreIslanders Anxiety - Episode 267 - My Favorite Thing and My Least Favorite Thing
Mat BarzalCall it the, “Curse of LaFonPalffy.” Mike and Dan begin their eighth season of Islanders coverage by looking at the preseason and ahead to changes in the team’s media coverage, and making oddly specific predictions. While Mat Barzal looked like a man on a mission during the exhibiti...
Read moreIslanders Preseason News: Auditions continue in Devils blitz
DevilsWell, it’s preseason. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Anders Lee was back on the top line, Aho got a good run of minutes. The Islanders fielded what looked a lot like two-thirds opening-night, one-third audition kind of lineup last night, but their preseason meeting wit...
Read morePreseason Game #1: Islanders visit Rangers
Andrew GrossThe next coach of the New York Islanders observes camp. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Come for the prospects, stay for the rush to judgment! The New York Islanders have all kinds of game action Tuesday — another Blue vs. White scrimmage during training camp, plus thei...
Read moreCoaches Site Live: How the 'Ted Talks of hockey' was born in Vancouver
Mat BarzalThe 2023 edition of one of the biggest hockey coaches' conferences on the calendar goes June 22-24 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Read moreIslanders Anxiety - Episode 244 - The Favored Underdogs
CarolinaA veritable positivity fest! What the hell? Mike and Dan preview the playoff series between the Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes and why the Isles are a trendy pick to upset the Metro Division winners. Both teams have flaws on offense and on special teams, but the Islanders boast t...
Read moreIslanders Matinee Gameday News: Stop giving points away
Lane LambertIs aware of the need for improvement. | Photo by Josh Lobel/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders are in Montreal for a mid-day start. The New York Islanders have enjoyed a little Bo Horvat trade boost, and there is already evident potential for years of chemistry between the n...
Read moreIslanders 2, Golden Knights 1 (OT): Barzal ends goalless streak with overtime winner
Ilya SorokinThese guys made it happen tonight | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders grind out another win at home, bringing some good vibes into the bye week. As Mat Barzal said in his postgame interview with Shannon Hogan, it’s been a rough few weeks for the New Yo...
Read moreNew York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins: New look, scary opponent [Game #46]
Dennis CholowskiRookie lap. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Struggling for offense, the Isles try something new. The Islanders conclude their five-game homestand with the fiercest opponent in the NHL this season: The Boston Bruins have only lost five regulation games, are torching most...
Read moreMat Barzal Cheers On Connor Bedard as His Season Heats Up
Vancouver CanucksMat Barzal scored the game-winner in his hometown of Vancouver Tuesday night. He now plans to watch his buddy Bedard in a huge rivalry semifinal.
Read moreIslanders News: Barzal, Wotherspoon enjoy home cooking
Casey CizikasCelebrate the good times, never know how long they’ll last. | Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders overcame a briefly determined opponent to get their road trip back on track. The Islanders overcame a slow start to do what they needed to do, ultimately di...
Read morePredators 4 (2 EN), Islanders 1: 50 shot effort can’t get by Kevin Lankinen
NHLOnly 1 of 50 got past Lankinen tonight | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Two power play goals conceded and a monster performance from Kevin Lankinen combined to keep the Isles’ Nashville Predators woes alive. Kevin Lankinen did everything he could to keep the Predators’...
Read moreIslanders Anxiety - Episode 212 - Everyone is Such a Diehard
IslandersThe man who “just gets us,” got paid. Mike and Dan celebrate Mat Barzal, who has signed an eight-year contract extension with the Islanders, before turning their attention to the rest of the NHL in their annual season preview. They talk about Barzal’s connection with Islanders fans...
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