PHOTO CREDIT: (AP PHOTO/ADAM HUNGER) Legendary New York Islanders coach Al Arbour once said, “This is a hump you have to get over, and it usually comes in the first series. You get over the hump, and you’re on a roll”. This describes the tumultuous beginning of the New York Islanders’ season and the struggles […]
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In a bounce-back game, the New York Islanders did not start well by any means. The struggling Buffalo Sabres outshot the Isles 12-3 in the first period, even outplaying them mercilessly at times. Of course, with this type of play from both sides, it was no surprise who struck first. 17:15 into the first frame,
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Nets 2, Kenny 0. For the second time in less than three weeks, the Brooklyn Nets took on one of the best teams in basketball, the Los Angeles Clippers. Looking to culminate a fantastic road trip with another team win against a great opponent, the Nets did exactly that. Once again, without superstar Kevin Durant,
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In Pittsburgh on Saturday night, the New York Islanders were met with a tall task. In Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s 1000th career game, the Pens looked to rally behind their captain and member of the organization for sixteen years. The Isles had to outplay the Penguins and wear their defense down while forechecking mercilessly to
Brooklyn Nets basketball. Electric comebacks and big wins over the best teams in basketball. Without their best player (Kevin Durant) on Thursday night in Los Angeles, James Harden and Kyrie Irving had to step up. The Nets needed all their passengers to beat the defending NBA champions. The Lakers were without center Anthony Davis, but
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Some nights everything goes your way. Some nights some things go your way. And some nights, nothing goes your way. The New York Islanders traveled to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins, whom they’ve met with three times just this month. After coming off of a shutout victory in Buffalo Tuesday night, New York had
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Riding a seven-game point streak, the New York Islanders went into Buffalo with no other mentality and goal than to make it eight. After defeating the Sabres comfortably less than twenty-four hours prior, New York had to stay on a roll and continue this hot stretch of play. Showing no signs of fatigue or slowing
Resiliency, perseverance, determination are the words that describe the Brooklyn Nets’ performance against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant out after a big win in Sacramento, the only remaining member of “The Big 3”, James Harden had a lot of added weight to carry. Durant hasn’t played since his return
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The Brooklyn Nets playing down to opponents? No longer an issue? The Nets displayed just how great they can be on Monday night in Sacramento. Needless to say, Brooklyn has struggled mightily this season with motivation. Against teams with winning records, the Nets are one of the best teams in basketball. However, against teams with
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New York Islanders hockey, once again, folks. Strong defense, gritty style, and leaving the arena with two points. After a monumental team victory on Saturday night, Barry Trotz and his crew knew exactly what was heating up. The once hapless Islanders are now sitting in a playoff spot and carrying a seven-game point streak in
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