New York Islanders

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Varlamov Continues to Provide Steady Goaltending for the Islanders

There is no doubt that the New York Islanders‘ future in between the pipes is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin, 28, was a Vezina Trophy finalist (given to the league’s best goaltender) last season and has posted solid numbers in his career so far. He is currently 95-65-0-30 with a 2.54 goals-against average, a .919 save percentage, […]

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NHL Playoffs: Just Not Enough; Isles Comeback Bid Falls Short In Game 3 | 4/25/2024

Toward the end of “A Few Good Men,” Col. Nathan Jessup bellowed out, “You want answers,” and followed it up by answering, “You can’t handle the truth!” The truth tonight at UBS Arena, despite perhaps being the Islanders best effort out of the first three games, they just aren’t good enough, as the New York Islanders were once […]

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NHL Playoffs: Carolina Hurricanes Impress with Early Playoff Performance | 04/26/2024

The Stanley Cup playoffs have been in full swing, and the Carolina Hurricanes have something to prove.

The team is currently in a first-round matchup against the New York Islanders, leading 3-0 in the series. Here’s why.

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Hurricanes celebrate after scoring in game 2

Sinking Island; Hurricanes Storm Back, Beat the Islanders 5-3 | 4/22/2024

Marty McFly once said, “Hey, I’ve seen this one!” That moment happened to everyone, particularly fans of the New York Islanders, who watched game 2 between the Hurricanes and the Islanders, a 5-3 win for Carolina at home in PNC Arena.  Jordan Martinook scored the game-winning goal with 2:06 left in the 3rd period, just […]

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2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Quarterfinals Primer

The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are ready to start. Here’s a 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Primer exclusively at Inside The Rink. Eastern Conference Quarterfinals The Eastern Conference is the easier of the two conferences in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. It will still be as hard-hitting as the Western Conference, but not […]

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New York Islanders Sign Two Players To Entry-Level Contracts

The New York Islanders have signed goaltender Henrik Tikkanen and forward Alex Jefferies to two-year entry-level contracts. Tikkanen is coming off a solid season all around and ended in a heartbreaking manner, missing out on the Kelly Cup Playoffs on the final day of the regular season. Tikkanen was the seventh-round and 214th overall draft […]

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Alex Ovechkin and Charlie Lindgren

Opinion: NHL Wise Not To Expand Playoff Format

Ironically, the NHL’s most intriguing week came side by side with the NBA’s “play in” games, which help determine which bubble teams will qualify for the playoffs. Simply win, and you’re in. An excellent idea to drive merchandise, gate sales, and keep your telecom companies happy. Be that as it may, extending an olive branch […]

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Jeff Carter Scores Final NHL Goal in 5-4 Loss vs. New York Islanders | 4/17/2024

The Penguins played their last game of the season against the New York Islanders on Wednesday, April 17th at the UBS Arena. This had not only been their last game of the season, but it had also been Jeff Carter’s final NHL career game, who’s retiring. Carter scored a huge goal for the Penguins in […]

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Devils Lose Last Game 4-1 Against New York Islanders | 4/15/2024

The Devils played their last game of the season on Monday, April 15th against the New York Islanders at the Prudential Center. Unfortunately, they ended their season with a 4-1 loss to the Islanders, who clinched a playoff berth with this victory. Timo Meier had scored the lone goal for New Jersey with his 28th […]

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Owen Tippett falls in front of Devils goalie, Kaapo Kahkonen.

Devils Shutout in Stadium Series Rematch | 04/13/2024

The New Jersey Devils lost 1-0 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday in their final road game of the season. It was a low-scoring affair, with the Flyers playing extremely conservatively to keep their playoff hopes alive. With the loss, the Devils fell to 38-38-5, while Philadelphia improved to 38-32-11. Game Recap Period One It […]

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