Anthony Beauvillier helps shut out the Caps to advance the Islanders to Round 2

It took one more game than it did last season for the Islanders to get past Round 1 against a top contender, and it may prove to be a blessing in disguise. Following a loss in Game 4 on Tuesday, the Islanders focused once again on eliminating the Washington Capitals after they won the firstContinue reading “Anthony Beauvillier helps shut out the Caps to advance the Islanders to Round 2”

Mathew Barzal puts the Caps on the brink of elimination

It may be another year for the Islanders with a sweep in Round 1, including a game-winner in overtime. The Islanders suddenly find themselves with a 3-0 lead in the first-round series over the Washington Capitals after Mathew Barzal got his second goal of the postseason after over 4 minutes of the first overtime pastContinue reading “Mathew Barzal puts the Caps on the brink of elimination”

Islanders take 2-0 lead over rival Capitals in Round 1

One of the most well-known rivalries in the Eastern Conference has taken place in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in five years. And now, the New York Islanders are currently in the driver’s seat with a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second year in a row. TheContinue reading “Islanders take 2-0 lead over rival Capitals in Round 1”