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Well this had to be a very, very, very satisfying win for the New York Islanders. In their first game against former captain John Tavares since he left for the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency this past summer, the Islanders rolled to a 4-0 victory on Saturday night and continued their recent strong play. With Saturday’s win the Islanders have now won six of their past seven games and continue to exceed expectations this season as they push for what would be an unexpected playoff spot. Continue to Article

December 29, 2018 10:21:pm EST

When the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the New York Islanders on Saturday night many were tuned in to see how a certain star would perform against his former club. Midway through the contest, John Tavares clashing against the Isles for the first time since leaving the team in free agency was no longer the story of the game. Rather, the youngster who was looked upon to step up after his departure commanded the attention. Continue to Article

December 29, 2018 9:43:pm EST

The New York Islanders have placed forward Jordan Eberle on injured reserve due to an upper body injury, and recalled forward Michael Dal Colle from Bridgeport of the AHL. Eberle missed practice on Thursday and then sat out the Islanders' 6-3 win over Ottawa on Friday night due to stiffness. The forward has seven goals and 10 assists in 35 games this season, after totaling 25 goals and 34 assists a year ago in his first season with the Islanders. Continue to Article

December 29, 2018 1:40:pm EST

In other words, he’s red hot going into his first meeting with the New York Islanders since he chose the Maple Leafs over them.  The contest will be in Toronto, so it won’t have the same kind of emotional impact as a homecoming, but it’s still a very different experience for him.  The Islanders made him the face of their franchise when they took him with the first overall pick in 2009 and he spent the next nine seasons with the franchise.  He was superb through most of it, but the Islanders were never able to build much around him and the entire era has to be seen as a missed opportunity. Editor's Note: Rotoworld’s Season Pass is now available for the low price of $19.99. Continue to Article

December 29, 2018 3:58:am EST

The sagging Ottawa Senators suffered another loss and another big injury on Friday night. Already without No. 1 goalie Craig Anderson (concussion), the Senators watched second-year defenseman Thomas Chabot head to the dressing room in the second period of their 6-3 road defeat at the hands of the New York Islanders. Chabot, who has 38 points in 38 games, appeared to be favoring his shoulder after a questionable hit from winger Matt Martin. Continue to Article

December 29, 2018 12:36:am EST