9:55 AM ET, Fri March 12, 2010

Islanders handed fourth straight loss

New York Post — Garth Snow is talking about tweaking the playoff system, making it easier for teams to get into the postseason. Josh Bailey was placed on Bridgeport's Clear Day roster, making him eligible for the AHL playoffs if the Isles don't qualify. And last night, the Isles' own odds of...

5 hours ago

Rangers' losing streak at four, fall to Devils

Journal News — Rob Niedermayer, Jamie Langenbrunner, Brian Rolston, Zach Parise and Travis Zajac each had a goal and assist in the Devils' 6-3 victory over the Rangers on Wednesday night.

March 11, 2010

Flyers make it 15 straight wins vs. Islanders

New York Post — PHILADELPHIA -- Obviously, the Flyers still have the Islanders' number. The Isles suffered their 15th straight loss to the Flyers in last night's 3-2 defeat after Simon Gagne's power-play goal broke a third-period tie. Gagne's goal finished off the Flyers' comeback from a 2-0 deficit. His attempted...

March 10, 2010

Islanders try to break Flyers hex

New York Post — For a team trying to right itself, a trip to Philadelphia may be the worst thing the Islanders could hope for. They haven't beaten the Flyers in over two years -- a span of 14 games -- and throughout that streak, the Isles have been outmuscled by their opponent...

March 9, 2010

Islanders in desperate straits after loss to Bruins

New York Post — Not long before yesterday's game against Boston, Scott Gordon talked about the tough spot his team was in, with the Islanders' slim playoff hopes growing fainter by the day. "I think desperation is gonna have to be a constant," Gordon said. And then the Isles were outshot 16-4 in...

March 7, 2010

Bruins Edge Islanders, 3-2

ESPN Video — Marc Savard scored in the second period and Tim Thomas made 37 saves to lead Boston past the New York Islanders 3-2

March 6, 2010

Islanders edged by Bruins, 3-2

New York Post — UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Marc Savard scored in the second period and Tim Thomas made 37 saves to lead Boston past the New York Islanders 3-2 today in the opener of the Bruins' season-high seven-game road trip. Milan Lucic and David Krejci also scored for Boston, which has won two straight...

March 6, 2010

Islanders' Biron set to move forward

New York Post — Martin Biron never expected to be an Islander after Wednesday's trade deadline. But the day went by without general manager Garth Snow being able to move the veteran goalie and with Rick DiPietro out indefinitely with swelling in his surgically repaired left knee, the Islanders likely will need Biron...

March 6, 2010

Islanders dominated by new-look Thrashers

New York Post — ATLANTA -- The new and improved Thrashers made it look easy against the Islanders last night. Nik Antropov had two goals and an assist, and Clarke MacArthur and Evgeny Artyukhin scored in their Atlanta debuts to help the Thrashers beat the Islanders 6-3. Niclas Bergfors, another recent acquisition, also scored...

March 5, 2010

Islanders keep goalies for playoff run

New York Post — The Islanders started the season with a pair of healthy goaltenders and Rick DiPietro out with a sore left knee. After yesterday's NHL trade deadline, that's where they were again. Team general manager Garth Snow fielded calls about Dwayne Roloson and Martin Biron, but ultimately didn't receive...

March 4, 2010

Next game vs New Jersey Devils on Sat, Mar 13 7:00 pm EST

Opponent news and rumors snapshot:

  • Devs eye shutting down Crosby, Pens New York Post
  • Martin Brodeur will wear replica of his first mask when Devils don original jerseys Newark Star-Ledger
  • NJ Devils goalie Martin Brodeur saw some Scott Stevens in Team Canada's Sidney Crosby Newark Star-Ledger
More New Jersey Devils rumors and news»
Tue 3/2 vs Chicago W 5 - 3
Thu 3/4 at Atlanta L 3 - 6
Sat 3/6 vs Boston L 2 - 3
Tue 3/9 at Philadelphia L 2 - 3
Thu 3/11 vs St. Louis OTL 1 - 2
Sat 3/13 vs New Jersey 7:00 pm EST
Sun 3/14 vs Toronto 5:00 pm EDT
Tue 3/16 at Vancouver 10:00 pm EDT
  • Devs eye shutting down Crosby, Pens New York Post The Devils' No-Name defense gets no respect, either. Sure, the forwards backcheck like demons, but with Martin Brodeur enduring admitted struggles and the team winning only 7-of-21, New Jersey's defensemen must be doing something right. How else could the standings show that the Devils have allowed the fewest goals...
  • 5 questions for...Kenny Albert New York Post The Rangers are in the thick of the Eastern Conference race for one of the final playoff spots. The Blueshirts' radio play-by-play man, Kenny Albert, spoke with The Post's Justin Terranova about what they have to do to make it and what happens if they don't. Q: Are...
  • Rangers looking for another stretch run New York Post ATLANTA -- They have been in a similar position in each of the preceding three seasons, needing to string together victories down the stretch in order to earn a playoff berth. And the Rangers have succeeded in their mission each time, going 13-2-4 down the stretch in 2006-07 to clinch...
  • Rangers' penalty kill losing steam New York Daily News Go figure: For as lousy as the Rangers have been 4-on-4 this season one of their better traits has been their play at 4-on-5. But even that penalty-killing corps has been wobbly at the knees at the wrong time of year.
  • Carolina goaltender Peters slows down Pens Pittsburgh Tribune-Review With 36 saves, including all 14 he faced in the third period, Justin Peters starred in the Hurricanes' victory over the Penguins at RBC Center.
  • Scouting the New Jersey Devils Pittsburgh Tribune-Review The New Jersey Devils play host to the Penguins at 7 p.m. Friday at Prudential Center.
  • Reyes Mystery Clouds Mets Future Amazin' Stories | Bergen Record From the day that the season ended, closing the book on the disastrous 2009 season, the Mets have tried to turn the page and put the troubles in the past. But before they have even reached the starting gate, the 2010 season is beginning to look like a sequel – maybe even more problematic than the bewildering year behind them. Carlos Beltran is sidelined for months. Again. Jose Reyes is out, his return coming shortly. Or not at all. Again. In today’s Record, we detail the uncertainty. The diagnosis for Reyes has changed, or at least the prognosis, over and over, and it still remains a myst...
  • With Jose Reyes out, NY Mets may again turn to shortstop Alex Cora Ledger on Mets | Newark Star-Ledger Cora had to replace Reyes last year
  • Devs eye shutting down Crosby, Pens New York Post The Devils' No-Name defense gets no respect, either. Sure, the forwards backcheck like demons, but with Martin Brodeur enduring admitted struggles and the team winning only 7-of-21, New Jersey's defensemen must be doing something right. How else could the standings show that the Devils have allowed the fewest goals...
  • 5 questions for...Kenny Albert New York Post The Rangers are in the thick of the Eastern Conference race for one of the final playoff spots. The Blueshirts' radio play-by-play man, Kenny Albert, spoke with The Post's Justin Terranova about what they have to do to make it and what happens if they don't. Q: Are...
  • Rangers looking for another stretch run New York Post ATLANTA -- They have been in a similar position in each of the preceding three seasons, needing to string together victories down the stretch in order to earn a playoff berth. And the Rangers have succeeded in their mission each time, going 13-2-4 down the stretch in 2006-07 to clinch...
  • Short order for Ruben? New York Daily News The Opening Day shortstop for the Mets? With Jose Reyes expected to open the season on the disabled list, it very well could be Ruben Tejada.