New York Islanders November 5, 2020 Islanders sign defenseman Ryan Pulock to two-year contract The New York Islanders and restricted free agent defenseman Ryan Pulock have agreed to terms on a two-year deal.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 18, 2020 Cirelli scores in OT, Lightning beat Isles to reach Cup Final Five years after socially distancing from the Prince of Wales Trophy and losing in the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning got their hands on and arms around it to embrace their Eastern Conference championship.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 16, 2020 Islanders stay alive in Game 5 win over Lightning Islanders forward Jordan Eberle knew exactly what to do upon seeing teammate and captain Anders Lee pounce on the loose puck once Tampa Bay’s Kevin Shattenkirk whiffed on his shot from the right point.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 13, 2020 Quick-strike Lightning beat Islanders, on verge of final While the New York Islanders were celebrating Brock Nelson scoring the first goal of the game, Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde was steaming about giving it up. Coach Jon Cooper decided to keep him on the ice for some redemption.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 12, 2020 Nelson, Varlamov help Islanders beat Lightning 5-3 in Game 3 Coach Barry Trotz never questioned his New York Islanders' resolve.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 10, 2020 Kucherov scores late; Lightning take 2-0 lead over Islanders Even though the Tampa Bay Lightning seem to possess some overtime magic in the playoffs, this was not the the time for more hockey.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 8, 2020 Lightning romp to 8-2 win over Isles to open East finals Braydon Point and the well-rested Tampa Bay Lightning resembled a refreshed team eager to come off an extended break after switching cities in the NHL playoff bubble.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 6, 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders conference finals preview The Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Islanders will meet in the Eastern Conference Finals with the winner getting the right to play for the Stanley Cup in the next round.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 6, 2020 Isles East finals-bound after 4-0 romp over Flyers in Game 7 The New York Islanders advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 1993
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 4, 2020 Provorov lifts Flyers past Islanders in 2OT to force Game 7 The Philadelphia Flyers credit Oskar Lindblom's fight against bone cancer for inspiring them all year. Having him back in a game for the first time in nearly nine months provided a big emotional lift in a key playoff game.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 2, 2020 Flyers stave off elimination with 4-3 win over Islanders The Philadelphia Flyers and their big boy pants are sticking around the Toronto bubble for at least one more game.