August 19, 2020 Ovechkin helps Capitals rally past Islanders to avoid sweep After his team gave up two goals less than halfway through the first period, Washington coach Todd Rierden called a timeout. The Capitals started playing better right after, turning the tide with a big penalty kill and some big saves.
August 17, 2020 Islanders beat Capitals 2-1 in OT, take 3-0 lead in series Mathew Barzal slipped behind the defense, swooped in front of the net and beat Braden Holtby with a backhand that put the 2018 Stanley Cup champions on the brink of another early exit.
August 15, 2020 Islanders play Trotz hockey, take 2-0 series lead on Caps Long after Brock Nelson scored on a breakaway to restore the New York Islanders' lead, he and his teammates hemmed the Washington Capitals in their zone for a long shift that can wear an opponent down.
August 13, 2020 Bailey helps Islanders rally to beat Capitals 4-2 in Game 1 Islanders coach Barry Trotz isn't surprised the Washington Capitals, his former team, is unhappy with Anders Lee.
August 12, 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs: New York Islanders, Washington Capitals face off in Round 1 If anyone knows how hot the Stanley Cup Playoff first round series between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals will be, it’s head coach Barry Trotz.
August 8, 2020 Mathew Barzal sparks offense as Islanders advance past Panthers Mathew Barzal can appreciate how the New York Islanders’ identity is built around being defensively sound.
August 1, 2020 New York Islanders: What to know before NHL restarts pandemic-shortened season The New York Islanders will face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup qualifying rounds, after previously ending their playoff run in 2016.Â
July 22, 2020 UBS, Islanders reach 20-year deal for new arena naming rights The New York Islanders have reached a 20-year naming rights deal for their new arena with wealth management service UBS.
May 22, 2020 NHLPA board meets to vote on 24-team playoff format: report The NHL Players’ Association met Thursday night to vote on a 24-team playoff proposal that would remedy the current season, which was suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.Â
March 3, 2020 Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk takes skate to the face This wasn’t the first game the Islanders trailed the Canadiens by three goals this season.