New York Islanders (31-26-15, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (40-25-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning, on a three-game home winning streak, host the New York Islanders. Tampa Bay is 40-25-7 overall and 22-9-4 in home games. The Lightning have allowed 236 goals while scoring …
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Red Wings play the Islanders after Gostisbehere’s 2-goal game
New York Islanders (24-20-14, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (33-20-6, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings host the New York Islanders after Shayne Gostisbehere scored two goals in the Red Wings’ 8-3 win over the Washington Capitals. Detroit has gone 18-8-5 at home and 33-20-6 overall. …
Read More »Adam Pelech’s overtime goal lifts Islanders past skidding Penguins 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Pelech found himself in an unusual position: on the ice in overtime, with plenty of room to work. The New York Islanders defenseman didn’t let it go to waste, beating Alex Nedeljkovic with a wrist shot from the slot 57 seconds into the extra period to give New York a 5-4 win over the skidding Pittsburgh …
Read More »NHL’s Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium increases total to 41 played outdoors
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The two Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium this weekend increased the NHL’s total of outdoor games to 41. Each of the four teams featured five players who previously played in a pro game in the open air. “Outdoor experiences, it’s great,” said forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who played in his second outdoor game when the …
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