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Flames spoil opening of Islanders' new arena with 5-2 win

Andrew Mangiapane scored two power-play goals and the Calgary Flames spoiled the Islanders’ debut of their new home arena next to Belmont Park, beating New York 5-2

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Panthers lose Barkov to injury, but stay unbeaten at home

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots and the Florida Panthers overcame the loss of center Aleksander Barkov to remain unbeaten at home with a 6-1 rout of the New York Islanders on Tue...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Demko makes 29 saves, Canucks beat winless Blackhawks 4-1

Jason Dickinson, Tanner Pearson and Brock Boeser scored their first goals of the season as the Vancouver Canucks topped the winless Chicago Blackhawks 4-1

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Sorokin stops 39, Islanders beat Blackhawks 4-1 for 1st win

Ilya Sorokin made 39 saves and Oliver Wahlstrom scored twice in the third period, helping the New York Islanders beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 for their first victory of the seas...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Might be time for Martin to return to Isles' identity line SUNRISE, Fla. — Matt Martin could make his season’s debut following offseason ankle surgery when the Islanders continue their franchise-reco...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Q&A: Islanders' Matt Martin on getting over the Lightning, COVID restrictions and his charitable foundation The Athletic caught up with Matt Martin during his youth hockey camp to see how his offseason has gone.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gunnar Esiason and new wife expecting baby boy The Esiason and Martin families celebrated both a wedding and a game-winning playoff goal on Saturday night. Then Sunday brought a happy new...

JUNE 20, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Resilient Lightning expect to bounce back against Islanders

No team has been more resilient in the NHL playoffs than the Tampa Bay Lightning

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Matt Martin, Ryan Pulock help Isles top Lightning to tie series UNIONDALE, N.Y. — With goalie Semyon Varlamov out of position in the closing seconds, New York defenseman Ryan Pulock knew he needed to get...

JUNE 20, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Martin Scores Game-Winning Goal To Tie Series For Islanders Against Lightning

JUNE 20, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Martin, Pulock help Isles top Lightning 3-2 to tie series

Matt Martin capped New York’s three-goal second period, Ryan Pulock made a diving stop in front of an open goal in the closing seconds and the Islanders held on to beat the Tampa B...

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Point scores again, Lightning beat Islanders 2-1 in Game 3

Brayden Point kept up his scoring touch with a tiebreaking goal late in the second period, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 27 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islande...

JUNE 18, 2021 • Associated Press

NHL semifinals full of 'hunger' for first Stanley Cup title

Almost everyone on the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup

JUNE 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Kucherov shines, Lightning beat Islanders 4-2 in Game 2

Brayden Point and Ondrej Palat delivered early goals and NHL playoff scoring leader Nikita Kucherov had three more assists to help the Tampa Bay Lightning rebound from a series-ope...

JUNE 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Lightning, Islanders envision tight Stanley Cup semifinal

Experience is an invaluable ally in the Stanley Cup playoffs

JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press

'New York Saints' moniker catches on during Islanders run

Since Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy criticized officiating by saying the New York Islanders were more like the “New York Saints,” the moniker has caught on

JUNE 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Barzal scores late, Islanders beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 4

Mathew Barzal broke a tie late in the third period and the New York Islanders beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Saturday night to even the second-round playoff series at two games apie...

JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Current Islanders buy into the dynasty team of the '80s BOSTON — Matt Martin was born in Windsor, Ontario, 32 years ago and grew up rooting for the Red Wings first and then the Avalanche because J...

MAY 29, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Similar Islanders, Bruins face off in 2nd-round mirror match

The Boston Bruins feel like they're playing themselves in a way against the New York Islanders in the second round

MAY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Bjork's 2 goals, shootout winner lead Sabres over Islanders

Anders Bjork scored Buffalo’s last two goals in regulation and then had the deciding shootout goal, lifting the Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders

MAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Sprong scores early, Capitals shut out Islanders 1-0

Daniel Sprong scored 1:29 in, and the Washington Capitals shut out the New York Islanders 1-0 to win their first home game with fans this season

APRIL 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Bailey, Beauvillier lead Islanders to 6-1 win over Rangers

Josh Bailey scored twice, Anthony Beauvillier had a goal and three assists, and the New York Islanders beat the Rangers 6-1

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Martin expanding his identity with work on Isles' power play Matt Martin used his big body to create a net-front presence off the right post. Then, with the hard hands he uses well to defend his teamma...

APRIL 4, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Seeing time on the power p The Islanders have been giving Martin power-play time over the past four games, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact The Islanders are thinking outside the box since they lost Anders Lee (ACL) for the season. Martin can replace Lee's size in front of the opponent's net but doesn't have his skills. However, this may only be short-term thinking, as the Isles are still expected to make a trade to improve the offense by the April 12 deadline.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal scores in shootout, Islanders beat Flyers 3-2

Mathew Barzal scored in the shootout and the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday night, extending their dominant play at home

APRIL 4, 2021 • Associated Press

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