Brian Compton
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Trophy Tracker: Shesterkin, Markstrom top Vezina picks as best NHL goalie
To mark the end of the 2021-22 season, NHL.com is running its fifth installment of the Trophy Tracker series. Today, we look at the race for the Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the goalie voted to be the best in the League by NHL general managers. → Read More
Islanders eliminated, injuries, lack of scoring among culprits
The New York Islanders failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2018. → Read More
Trophy Tracker: Vezina
To mark the three-quarter point of the 2021-22 regular season, NHL.com is running its fourth installment of the Trophy Tracker series. Today, we look at the race for the Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the goalie voted to be the best in the League by NHL general managers. → Read More
Chara of Islanders to tie Chelios for most NHL games played by defenseman
Zdeno Chara will play his 1,651st NHL game and tie Chris Chelios for the most by a defenseman when the New York Islanders play the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Tuesday. → Read More
Trophy Tracker: Vezina
To mark the halfway point of the 2021-22 regular season, NHL.com is running its third installment of the Trophy Tracker series. Today, we look at the race for the Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the goalie voted to be the best in the League by NHL general managers. → Read More
Islanders honor Gillies' life, wear No. 9 patch in memory of team legend
The New York Islanders honored Clark Gillies before their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Saturday. Gillies died at age 67 on Friday. → Read More
Gillies death has Bourne recalling when Islanders teammates became family
Clark Gillies lived a Hollywood script. A Canadian boy from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, moves to New York as a 20-year-old and goes on to have a Hall of Fame career in the National Hockey League, mostly with the New York Islanders, playing a pivotal role in one of the greatest dynasties in any sport with four consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1980-83. → Read More
2022 NHL All-Star Game Last Men In ballot revealed
Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers is among 32 players on the ballot in the 2022 NHL All-Star Last Men In fan vote for the 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Feb. 5. → Read More
Lehner's return to Long Island 'so much more than hockey'
Robin Lehner said it was difficult to keep his emotions in check when he was honored by the New York Islanders with a video tribute in the first period of the Vegas Golden Knights' 4-3 shootout win at UBS Arena on Sunday. → Read More
Trophy Tracker: Vezina
To mark the quarter point of the 2021-22 regular season, NHL.com is running its second installment of the Trophy Tracker series this week. Today, we look at the race for the Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the goalie voted to be the best in the League by NHL general managers. → Read More
Chara enters NHL COVID-19 protocol, Nelson out 2-4 weeks for Islanders
Zdeno Chara became the seventh player on the New York Islanders roster to enter NHL COVID-19 protocol when he tested positive for the virus Monday. → Read More
Islanders excited with new home, try for first win at UBS Arena
The New York Islanders didn't get the result they were hoping for in the first game at UBS Arena on Saturday, but they gushed about their new home following a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. → Read More
Islanders hold pregame ceremony in UBS Arena
ELMONT, N.Y. -- The New York Islanders held a 15-minute ceremony prior to the first game at UBS Arena against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. → Read More
Islanders skate at UBS Arena first time after playing 13 games on road
The New York Islanders skated at UBS Arena for the first time two days before their home opener against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. → Read More
Islanders set to open new home after season-opening 13-game road stretch
The New York Islanders' 13-game road stretch to start the season ended with fourth straight loss, 6-1 to the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena on Tuesday. → Read More
Lightning pass test against three straight Stanley Cup Playoff opponents
The Tampa Bay Lightning completed a three-game homestand against teams they defeated in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season with a 4-1 victory against the New York Islanders at Amalie Arena on Monday. → Read More
Komarov leaves Islanders, signs with KHL team
Leo Komarov officially left the New York Islanders in an Instagram post Sunday after the forward signed with SKA of the Kontinental Hockey League. → Read More
Pulock agrees to contract with Islanders
Ryan Pulock agreed to a contract reportedly for eight years with the New York Islanders on Thursday. → Read More
Islanders opening road stretch has plenty of miles, intrigue
The New York Islanders are getting a permanent home with the opening of UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, but they'll have to wait until Nov. 20 before playing a game there. → Read More
Trophy Tracker: Vezina
To mark the beginning of the 2021-22 regular season, NHL.com is running its first installment of the Trophy Tracker series this week. Today, we look at the race for the Vezina Trophy, which is awarded to the best goalie in the League as voted by NHL general managers. → Read More