UNIONDALE, NY— First intermission treated Islanders fans to a glimpse of a mini remote controlled blimp getting wedged in the rafters near the Nassau Coliseum press box.
Consider it symbolism for the arena’s home team as the Islanders are desperately looking to find the right direction. The Islanders failed to generate much offense against a goalie [...]

UNIONDALE, NY—Fourteen players on the Islanders roster had scored more goals than Rob Schremp entering last night’s shootout against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
But coach Scott Gordon entrusted the 23-year-old to break a deadlock in the skills session despite Schremp logging just one regulation goal through his first 18 games this season.
The move paid dividends as [...]

NEW YORK— Handing a point to a division rival is a steep price for busting any player out of a slump.
But Islanders coach Scott Gordon said it’s a trade-off he’ll gladly take after Kyle Okposo pushed a shot that hit off Marc Staal and past Henrik Lundqvist for game-winner in a 3-2 overtime victory over [...]

UNIONDALE, NY— Florida Panthers coach Peter DeBoer called Nathan Horton a player who has the skills to move fans out of their seats.
Horton inspired Islanders fans to get on their feet Monday night, though the Panthers forward also had many at the Nassau Coliseum racing for the exits early in the third period as the [...]

UNIONDALE, NY— A season-low attendance at Nassau Coliseum witnessed the Islanders defeat the Buffalo Sabres, 5-0, on Saturday night.
Steve Tambellini was likely not counted among the announced crowd of 8,889. But Edmonton’s general manager was in attendance and watched his son play the best game of his professional life.
Jeff Tambellini netted his first career hat [...]

UNIONDALE, NY— Posting a third-period lead at home is supposed to be a precursor for success.
But the Islanders once again allowed the opposition to build positive momentum after blowing a two-goal lead for a second straight home game. Unlike in the shootout win over Carolina, rookie John Tavares couldn’t bail the Isles out this time [...]

UNIONDALE, NY – During the first week of the season, the New York Islanders couldn’t win a shootout.
Now, they just can’t win at all.
The look on coach Scott Gordon’s face told the story. Meeting with his team for about 15 minutes after last night’s 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks, the coach came out [...]

UNIONDALE, NY— Garth Snow wasn’t the star of Wednesday afternoon’s press conference on Nassau Coliseum’s floor. But the general manager incited the loudest ovation when he said the words Islanders fans were eager to hear: “I’d like to introduce John Tavares.”
Twelve days after 10,118 people packed the Coliseum to watch Tavares became the fourth No. [...]

UNIONDALE, NY- Next week marks the start of postseason play at Nassau Coliseum. But instead of the facility hosting the Islanders quest for a fifth Stanley Cup championship, the dilapidated building will serve as the temporary home for Bridgeport, the club’s AHL affiliate.
While the Sound Tigers are initiating its run for the Calder Cup championship, [...]

UNIONDALE, NY – Buoyed by points in back-to-back wins over playoff-bound teams, Islanders coach Scott Gordon says his team is ready for the challenge of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Despite standing in last place in the 30-team NHL, Gordon said his team is preparing for the first round against likely top-seeded Boston.
“I know the league’s [...]