Islanders Need To Fix Abysmal Special Teams & X Factors Against Hurricanes
Also, see seven things that will decide the first-round playoff series.
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Islanders Must Fix Abysmal Special Teams to Have Playoff Success
April 17, 2024 by Anthony Russo
Special teams can often make the difference in a tight playoff series – and the New York Islanders need to figure things out come playoff time.
7 Things That Will Decide the Hurricanes-Islanders Series
April 18, 2024 by Mike Fink
The first-round matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders is set and will begin this weekend. It’s a rematch from the first round last season but these teams are a lot different, especially the Islanders who went through a lot of turnover particularly behind the bench.
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Hurricanes & Islanders Round 1 X-Factors
April 19, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The regular season has officially come to an end, and the playoffs begin on Saturday, April 20. The New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes are set to have a rematch of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs that saw the Hurricanes come out on top in six games. While many fans believe the same result is set to occur, there are a few players on each side who could sway the results in either team’s favor.
A Healthy Noah Dobson Poised to Lead Islanders in Round 1
April 19, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The New York Islanders announced Friday, April 19, that star defenseman Noah Dobson returned to practice after being listed as day-to-day. Dobson, who played just three shifts in the Islanders’ April 11 win over the Montreal Canadiens, has played a crucial role for the team this season, and his return is a massive win for the defense.