Streaky Islanders break out offensively, skate by Thrashers

Sean Bergenheim, Blake Comeau and Jack Hillen each scored their first goals of the season to help the New York Islanders break out of a two-game offensive drought and beat the Atlanta Thrashers 6-3 on Saturday night.

Danis backstops streaking Devils to win vs. Islanders

Yann Danis made 23 saves and stopped four in-close attempts in the third period against his former Islanders teammates, helping the Devils beat New York 2-1 for their fourth straight win.

Capitals rally from two-goal deficit to top Islanders in overtime

Mike Green scored in the third period and set up Brooks Laich's overtime winner to give the Washington Capitals a stirring 3-2 comeback victory over the lowly New York Islanders on Saturday night.

Ference puts union role behind him

...ice, coming to center Marc Savard's defense after a questionable hit by New York's Sean Bergenheim. Ference earned a roughing penalty after getting a couple shots in during an abbreviated bout. "It...

Bruin Ference puts union role behind him

Union rep Andrew Ference says time commitment led to resignation

Atlantic Division preview

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2009-10 Team Preview: New York Islanders

Dave Sandford/Getty Images John Tavares was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NHL draft. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISLANDERS By Scot...

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The best among the rookies and sophs

Sean Allen scans the NHL rookies and sophomores for potential sleepers.

Montreal Canadiens' Mike Cammalleri, bottom, upends New York Islanders' Sean Bergenheim, of Finland, during first-period NHL hockey game action Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Montreal. (AP...

Biron's 30 saves, Gagne's winner lift Flyers

Martin Biron stopped 30 shots and Simon Gagne had the game-winning goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Saturday.

Bruins-Islanders Preview

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Penguins smash Islanders behind Malkin

Evgeni Malkin picked up two assists to lengthen his lead in the NHL scoring race and the Pittsburgh Penguins stayed in contention for home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

MacDonald stymies Wings with 42 saves to pick up first career shutout

Joey MacDonald made 42 saves for his first NHL shutout, and Frans Nielsen and Josh Bailey scored goals in the lowly New York Islanders' 2-0 victory over the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.

More sleepers for the stretch run

...an upper-body injury, but could be back in action on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. ... Remove Sean Bergenheim from your lineup; the Islander will miss the next couple of weeks, at least, with a...