• Islanders storm past Flyers to capture crucial Game 3 win

    Islanders storm past Flyers to capture crucial Game 3 win

    Islanders head coach Barry Trotz said Game 3 was going to be a “swing game,” and his team effectively swung the Eastern Conference semifinals series in their favor. With a 3-1 victory over the Flyers on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the Islanders took a 2-1 series lead over the Flyers in the …
  • Islanders answer Alex Ovechkin challenge to take 2-0 series lead

    Islanders answer Alex Ovechkin challenge to take 2-0 series lead

    Alex Ovechkin welcomed himself to the postseason Friday night, but the Islanders took a 2-0 series lead anyways. Barry Trotz’s crew withstood a two-goal game from the dangerous Ovechkin, finding a quick response to his second strike and imposing their will late to come away with a 5-2 win at Scotiabank Arena. Brock Nelson provided …