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Two months after he made the decision to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency, Tavares told me that he was hoping for a “positive reception” from the Islanders faithful in his first game back in New York. Even then, he understood his move wasn't popular with many fans who felt betrayed by him. Walk around Barclays Center or Nassau Coliseum this season and you'll spot many “91 TAVARES” jerseys have had the nameplates changed to either “91 GORING” or “91 TRAITOR,” thanks to tape and a Sharpie. Continue to Article

February 28, 2019 11:00:am EST

Thursday night, John Tavares makes his highly anticipated return to Long Island since signing with the Maple Leafs in the summer. Tavares spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Islanders, but the captain became an unrestricted free agent after failing to agree to an eight-year extension with the Islanders. He then signed with the Maple Leafs, which he said was a “a childhood dream” of his. Continue to Article

February 26, 2019 1:36:pm EST

Evgeny Kuznetsov wanted to win so badly Sunday he was even willing to get in Alex Ovechkin's way. Kuznetsov scored at 4:20 of overtime, just beating his star teammate's stick to the puck, and the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 6-5 in their return from their longest road trip this season. "Those two points are really big for us," Kuznetsov said of the victory, which came after Washington twice gave back two-goal leads. Continue to Article

February 24, 2019 5:30:pm EST

New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner is more concerned about points for the standings than personal success. Lehner made 36 saves for his fourth shutout of the season as the Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 Saturday. Casey Cizikas, Ryan Pulock, Anthony Beauvillier and Cal Clutterbuck scored for the Islanders. Continue to Article

February 24, 2019 2:20:am EST

Edmonton Oilers All-Star Connor McDavid has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of the New York Islanders' Nick Leddy during Edmonton's 4-3 win on Thursday night. McDavid was given a minor penalty for the hit, which occurred late in the first period. McDavid stepped in front of Leddy as he tried to play the pick and hit the Islanders defenseman in the head with his shoulder. Continue to Article

February 22, 2019 6:53:pm EST