NHL Playoff Highlights: Islanders Stun Caps in Game 1

Brock Nelson, Josh Bailey and Ryan Strome each scored their first career postseason goals to lift the Islanders past the Capitals in their playoff opener.
The Big Interview: Islanders Center Frans Nielsen On Influences And Shootouts

Isles center Frans Nielsen took part in an exclusive interview with XN Sports’ Sean Hartnett. Nielsen chats about his career path and off-ice interests.
Murph’s Musings: Boychuk Just What Young Isles Needed

Johnny Boychuk may just turn out to be exactly what the New York Islanders needed to start to realize their potential and return the franchise to respectability.
Times Are Changing For The New York Islanders

After a summer of changes the Islanders are becoming a force to be reckoned with early this season.
What We’ve Learned Through One NHL Weekend

Pat Pickens lists some things he has learned early on in the NHL season.
NHL Trade Deadline: Vanek to Montreal, Moulson to Minnesota

In what was one of the worst-kept trade secrets leading up to the trade deadline, Thomas Vanek is on his way to his third team this year.
Seriously, It’s Good to be a New York Islanders Fan Now

There are plenty of reasons to look beyond the franchise’s current state and become excited for the future possibilities of the Islanders.
New York Islanders Make Risky Move in Blockbuster Trade for Thomas Vanek

The New York Islanders have a long tradition of making awful personnel decisions, and their blockbuster trade for Thomas Vanek reeks of a familiar insanity.