Canes take 5-2 decision over Isles in Game 4

In Elmont, the Carolina Hurricanes built a 4-0 lead into the third period on Sunday and downed the New York Islanders, 5-2.The Game 4 win gives the Canes a 3-1 series lead. Game 5 is in Raleigh on Tuesday. Seth … Continue reading

Islanders thrash Canes, 5-1, in Game 3

In Elmont, the New York Islanders used a four-goal third period to break open a 1-1 affair and defeat the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-1, on Friday.The decision gets the Isles i the win column, though they still trail the Canes, 2-1, … Continue reading

Islanders in, Penguins out

In Elmont, the New York Islanders got two goals from Brock Nelson, and defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2, on Wednesday night.The win locked down the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. The decision also eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins … Continue reading

Sorokin, Islanders shut out Flyers, 4-0

In Elmont, Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves  and the Islanders shut the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-0 on Saturday.“Ilya did a really good job, especially early,” Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson said. “They had a couple (scoring chances) when we were still trying … Continue reading

Penguins back on the outside looking in after loss in Newark

In Newark, the Pittsburgh Penguins offered little resistance on Tuesday night in a 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils.Dawson Mercer hit for a hat trick for New Jersey. “It was a great feeling,” Mercer said. “I knew going into … Continue reading