JT Returns To Scoresheet With GWG

It was a solid if unspectacular win by the Islanders over the Maple Leafs by a 3-1 count. The team received superb goaltending from Dwayne Roloson and John Tavares broke his goal and pointless streak by cashing in on a nice feed from Blake Comeau.

The Islanders ended their 3 game slide and will enjoy the holiday with an eye on the Rangers Saturday night.

Happy Holidays!

Game Stats:
1G/ Even/ 2SOG/ 16:22TOI/ Faceoffs 5-5

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STRUGGLING LEAFS HEAD TO HOLIDAY BREAK WITH LOSS TO ISLANDERS

Hunter, Tavares score, Roloson makes 26 saves in Islanders' win over Leafs

Tavares scores as Isles snap three-game losing streak

Maple Leafs In Town

Now word yet on the starting netminder. Expect the same lineup as there does not appear to be any injured players ready to come back.

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Moulson thriving alongside Tavares after finally finding home with Isles

Islanders vs. Maple Leafs Preview

Leafs, Islanders heading in wrong direction

Tavares, Isles Struggling

Much like the Islanders i've been unproductive and out of sync lately, when your in the process of moving while trying to complete your holiday shopping it becomes overwhelming. Factor in the 2 feet of snow on the ground and it's been a rough patch to say the least.

The Islanders dropped their 3rd in a row and 4th straight at home. The penalty killing has been downright horrid and the offensive production has dissapeared. It's tough times right now and the Islanders need to get it going asap.

John Tavares has struggled, JT has now gone 5 games without a point and it's just not falling for him right now. Tavares has continued creating chances for himself and others but nothing has been cashed in. Matt Moulson has come back to earth with 1goal in his last 9 games, Blake Comeau has come from the press box to the right side of Tavares and has not been a good fit, Kyle Okposo jumped back on the JT line late in the 3rd but his struggles are currently the worst on the team as he is in double figures in games without a goal.

The power play has'nt helped the cause either as the top unit again has had chances but has come up short.

Toronto comes in Wednesday and is now ahead of the Isles in the standings. A must win to say the least.

Game Stats TB:
-1/ 1SOG/ 21:53TOI/ Faceoffs:7-8

Game Stats Montreal:
Even/ 2SOG/ 16:47TOI/ Faceoffs 6-14

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BIG NIGHT BY MALONE POWERS LIGHTNING PAST ISLANDERS

Weight takes pressure off Tavares

MARKOV RETURNS TO LEAD CANADIENS TO WIN OVER ISLANDERS

Rangers Earn Split Thanks To Lundqvist

Game Stats:
-2/ 4SOG/ 19:22TOI/ Faceoffs:4-9

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Rangers' re-Tort: Respond to benchings, rout Isles to split home-and-home series

Tavares enjoys first MSG experience

Isles Draw First On Rivals

The Islanders didn't play a pretty game and they didn't have to. They displayed the little things that their cross town rivals don't often do. They made smart plays, they went to the net hard, and they were perfectly content winning an ugly game.

Dwayne Roloson did a fine job in the net and an even finer job of trying to break Sean Averys' leg.

John Tavares had a quiet game but was really solid in his own zone and is proving many people wrong (including me) with his stellar play in all zones.

The sequel tomorrow night.

Game Stats:
+1/ 2SOG/ 16:28TOI/ Faceoffs:3-9

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Tortorella loses cool after Rangers' loss to Isles

Tavares Provides Glimpse Into Islanders’ Future

10 to watch

Top 10 of a Deep NHL Rookie Class

Monday Night Breakdown

There were plenty of defensive breakdowns by the Islander D hanging Dwayne Roloson out to dry. Bruno Gervais coughed up the 1st goal to set the tone for the night continuing his poor play. Here's hoping that Coach Gordon gives Gervais a nice seat up in the MSG rafters Wednesday night.

It was a tough night for John Tavares, he had a turnover that led to a goal and the JT/Matt Moulson combo had one of their poorest games of the season with Blake Comeau on the wing. Considering how ineffective Kyle Okposo was playing with Frans Nielsen and Josh Bailey you would have to think KO will be reunited with JT and Moulson.

Jesse Joensuu was a bright spot and hopefully will stick cause he brings size and goes to the net.

The first of three Rangers/Islander games in 11 nights starts Wednesday.

Game Stats:
-2/ 2SOG/ 18:08TOI/ Faceoffs:10-9

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Horton has three goals in Panthers' 7-1 win

OT Delight For Dane

The Islanders returned home and found a way to top the Bruins 3-2 in overtime. The Isles were on their heels most of the game after losing defenseman Jack Hillen but the strong goaltending of Dwayne Roloson kept the Isles going.

John Tavares despite not getting a shot on goal made a beautiful backhand pass to setup Matt Moulson game tying goal. Frans Nielsen clinched in OT on a nice saucer pass from Blake Comeau, who along with often scratch Rob Schremp had very strong games.

The struggling Panthers come in tomorrow.

Game Stats:
1A/ Even/ 17:09TOI/ Faceoffs:6-8

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Islanders Ice Bruins With 3-2 Overtime Win on the Island

Nielsen lifts Isles past Bruins in OT