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Tkachuk’s last-minute goal in Washington keeps Panthers in control of destiny with 2 left

The clock was ticking toward its final minute and the Florida Panthers were at risk of wasting a dominant third period Saturday. They had already rallied once and blown one lead, and they were tied with the Washington Capitals for 19 minutes of the third period until Matthew Tkachuk, on…

Miami Herald · Apr 9, 2023

Islanders score big win over Lightning in the playoff chase

ELMONT, N.Y. — The Islanders had to win to keep up in the playoff chase.

Newsday · Apr 7, 2023

Rangers take down Lightning in hard-hitting chippy affair

NEW YORK — The Rangers and Lightning are likely to finish third in the NHL’s Metropolitan and Atlantic Divisions, respectively, in which case they could not meet in the playoffs until the conference finals.

Newsday · Apr 6, 2023

Kyle Palmieri scores twice as Islanders top Devils at UBS

The Islanders, in a hard push to secure their hold on the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot, played a playoff-style game with their physicality, forechecking and clogging of the neutral zone. It was a lesson for the speedy and playoff-bound Devils.

Newsday · Mar 28, 2023

Another lame Islanders effort results in shutout loss to Sabres

ELMONT, N.Y. — Kyle Palmieri said after the Islanders’ dispiriting overtime loss to the lowly Blue Jackets on Friday night that “we didn’t really come ready to play.”

Newsday · Mar 26, 2023

Islanders force overtime but lose to Blue Jackets, 4-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Islanders were down two goals to the NHL’s worst team, which was playing two men short because of injuries. A chance to extend their lead for the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot was 20 minutes from disappearing.

Newsday · Mar 25, 2023

Panthers’ playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Leafs, 1st losing skid since January

SUNRISE, Fla. 1 As recently as Tuesday, the Florida Panthers held full control of their postseason destiny.

Miami Herald · Mar 24, 2023

Islanders score huge win over Toronto as Ilya Sorokin again comes up big

ELMONT, N.Y. — Ilya Sorokin is easily the Islanders’ most valuable player, the goalie again showing that with another highlight-reel paddle save in Tuesday night’s 7-2 win over the Maple Leafs at UBS Arena.

Newsday · Mar 22, 2023

Steve Yzerman's boyhood hero Bryan Trottier writes book on leadership, winning hockey

DETROIT — When Steve Yzerman passed Bryan Trottier for 10th place on the NHL all-time scoring list on Nov. 11, 1998, the Detroit Red Wings' captain let everyone know what he thought of the New York Islanders' captain.

Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2023

Islanders hand Ducks their 4th loss in 5 games

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Wednesday was a mixture of the future and a stark reminder of the present for the Ducks.

The Orange County Register · Mar 16, 2023