Rookie netminders showing veteran prowess
Barry Melrose is impressed with the play of the rookie goaltenders in the playoffs, particularly Ilya Bryzgalov and Ryan Miller.
View ArticleFrei: Sabres' Miller finding success at the best time
The Sabres' Ryan Miller is one of three rookie goalies in the conference finals, but he is on the cusp of stardom, writes Terry Frei.
View ArticleNielsen's first NHL goal lifts Isles past Canadiens
Frans Nielsen's first NHL goal turned out to be the game winner as the Islanders beat the Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday.
View ArticleBurnside: Bernier could be Kings' long-awaited answer in net
Jonathan Bernier's solid debut is giving the Kings something to smile about when it comes to their dismal history in net. But given the goalie's age (19), it's more of a guarded optimism.
View ArticleWild end six-game skid by extending Islanders' losing streak to eight
Colton Gillies scored his first NHL goal, giving Minnesota the lead in the second period and sparking the Wild to a 4-1 victory over New York -- the Islanders' eighth straight loss.
View ArticleSmith makes 30 saves as Lightning shut out Islanders
Rookie defenseman Victor Hedman scored his first NHL goal and Mike Smith made 30 saves to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the New York Islanders 4-0 on Saturday night.
View ArticlePeters makes 34 saves to help Canes get past sliding Isles
Justin Peters made 34 saves in his NHL debut, and Jussi Jokinen, Patrick Dwyer and Joni Pitkanen supported him with goals to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Saturday...
View ArticleAlex Ovechkin helps Caps edge Isles, spoil Kyle Okposo's return
Alex Ovechkin assisted on goals by Jason Chimera and Nicklas Backstrom, and rookie Braden Holtby made 24 saves in his return from the minors to lift the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 victory over the...
View ArticleMichael Grabner, rookie goalies key Islanders' victory
Michael Grabner scored twice and rookie goalies Nathan Lawson and Kevin Poulin combined to stop 36 shots in the New York Islanders' 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.
View ArticleNew York Islanders G Kevin Poulin out after injuring leg in warmups
Islanders goalie Kevin Poulin has injured his left leg in warmups, leaving New York without a backup for its game against the Leafs.
View ArticleNew York Islanders lose goalie Kevin Poulin for rest of season, acquire Al...
Islanders goalie Kevin Poulin dislocated his knee on Tuesday and is out for the rest of the season. The team acquired goalie Al Montoya from the Coyotes for a sixth-round draft pick.
View ArticleIslanders get revenge on injury-plagued Pens with offensive rout
John Tavares, Matt Moulson and rookie Michael Grabner all scored their 20th goal of the season and the New York Islanders got some revenge against the injury-depleted Pittsburgh Penguins with their...
View ArticleRoberto Luongo, Tim Thomas and Pekka Rinne the top 3 goalies in 2011-2012...
Tim Kavanagh reveals his early rankings for the 2011-2012 fantasy season and breaks down the goaltending class into the top performers, most disappointing, those moving up or down and next season's...
View ArticleFantasy hockey matchups and strength of schedule for Week 4 of the 2011-12...
Sean Allen breaks down good and bad fantasy hockey matchups for the fourth week of the 2011-12 hockey season and looks at some rookies who may or may not be returning to juniors.
View ArticleNHL -- Ranking the worst draft-lottery losses in history
Some teams overcome the hurt of losing out on the No. 1 pick, but not all. From quality consolation prizes to being haunted in the Stanley Cup finals, we rank the worst draft-lottery losses ever.
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