New York Islanders

The NHL Arena Bucket List: the New York City and New Jersey arenas

This past weekend I concluded my planned arena visits for the season.

I saw the Capitals vs New York Islanders at NYCB Live on March 1 and then stuck around to see the Caps play the New York Rangers on March 3.

Earlier in the season, I was also able to see the Capitals play the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center in October (but please forgive me, I wiped that horrendous game out of my memory and forgot to write my review).

Let’s discuss why you should go see some hockey in New York.

(more…)

The Caps lead the Metropolitan Division now, for real

After Washington’s shootout victory over the Rangers and Philadelphia’s 4-1 blowout win over the Islanders, the Caps now sit atop the Metropolitan Division without some kind of virtual tie nonsense clouding it up.

(more…)

By Peter Hassett 3 weeks ago

0 Comment

New York knockout: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals met up with the only team that they are chasing in the Metropolitan Division standings in the Islanders and took down those Isles 3-1. That’s opening March on the right path and long may it continue.

The Caps out-shot the Isles 29 to 21.

(more…)

By Chris Cerullo 3 weeks ago

1 Comment

Big time win: Caps beat Islanders 3-1

The Washington Capitals entered the raucous concrete lump that was once known as Nassau Coliseum to play the surging New York Islanders and boy did this game feel like playoff time.

Tom Kuhnhackl “scored” to give the Islanders an early 1-0 lead. Got noothing for ya from the second. Jakub Vrana tied things up in tight in the third and Alex Ovechkin gave the Caps a lead on a power play shortly after.

Josh Bailey literally scored an own goal.

Caps beat Islanders 3-1!

(more…)

By Chris Cerullo 3 weeks ago

9 Comments

Caps at Islanders pregame: Nuisance in Nassau

The Capitals are back on the road and they’re headed up north to face off against the New York Islanders. The Islanders are coming off a 6-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs (not to mention an absurd meltdown). Hopefully, they’re still tired since the game was only 24 hours ago.

There is nothing more I want in this world than to have a nice cocktail and watch the Capitals win in Long Island. Say your prayers, light your candles, do your lucky dance, or whatever you need for the good ~vibes.

Puck drop is 7PM. Stream the game from your devices on the My Teams app. Christopher from the sweet, sweet comments will be your recapper for the evening.

(more…)

By Elyse Bailey 3 weeks ago

0 Comment

Winning the breakup between Barry Trotz and the Washington Capitals

The Caps’ recent losing streak and the unexpected success of the New York Islanders have spawned a curious revisionism about how the Washington Capitals and Barry Trotz parted company in the summer of 2018. A sample from our comments:

Only one is to blame. The one whole decided not to give Barry Trotz a worthy contract.

I think a lot of people here didn’t appreciate what a huge gamble the Caps were taking by letting Trotz go.

I wish they had just given Trotz the money and the term and fired him if they needed to.

There are too many myths and mistakes about what actually went down between the Stanley Cup Champions and their coach last summer. Lots of people seem to have the wrong idea about who the villain was here.

(more…)

By Peter Hassett 2 months ago

0 Comment

New York Islanders leapfrog to the top of the Metropolitan division, Capitals fall to third

The Capitals’ loss to Barry Trotz’s New York Islanders on Friday night was a proverbial four point game in the NHL’s Metropolitan division.

With the win, the Islanders overtook both the Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets to secure the first place in the division.

(more…)

By Elizabeth Kong 2 months ago

2 Comments

Any day now: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals did not show up against the New York Islanders and in doing so dropped to third in the Metropolitan Division and are now on a four game losing streak. The Isles 2-0 victory catapulted them to the top of the division and Barry Trotz got a little revenge on his former mates.

The Isles out-shot the Caps 25 to 19 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 46 to 37.

(more…)

By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago

2 Comments

Sup, Barold: Islanders beat Caps 2-0

Friday night was Barry Trotz’ first visit to Capital One Arena for a gameday since his then Capitals team won Game Four of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights. Now, Barry took his new squad, the New York Islanders, into DC and got a big ole result.

In spectacular fashion, we got no goals in the first period. In ludicrous fashion, we got no goals in the second period. Josh Bailey opened scoring in the third and serial embellisher Cal Clutterbuck added another.

Islanders beat Caps 2-0.

(more…)

By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago

3 Comments

Caps vs Islanders pregame: Back with Barry

Something very exciting has made its way from the Big Apple to the Washington, DC area. No, it’s not me visiting my parents for a weekend or another spectacular burger chain (lookin’ at you Shake Shack). It’s the New York Islanders! Obviously, the big story this evening is that Barry Trotz is back in Capital One Arena, but this time he is on the opposing bench. Be prepared to cry during a tribute video. Lord knows I will.

Dial your television to NBCSWA for a 7:30PM puck drop. Need to take the Caps on the go? No problem-o, everyone probably has super cool Friday plans. You can stream the game on your devices via the My Teams app. Chris from the sweet, sweet comments will provide you with, what is bound to be, the recap of your dreams.

(more…)

By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago

0 Comment

12 3 4 5 Next ›Last »

Page 1 of 10