Anders Lee scored a pair of goals as the New York Islanders gained some valuable points with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Joshua Ho-Sang, with his first career NHL goal, and Andrew Ladd also scored for the Islanders , who snapped a two-game losing skid.
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Lee scores twice, Ho-Sang gets first NHL goal as Islanders topple Oilers
The New York Islanders celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on March 7, 2017. The New York Islanders celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on March 7, 2017.
Zeitgeist: NHL to retire No. 66 permanently in honor of Josh Ho-Sang
New York Islanders forward Joshua Ho-Sang will receive an honor no NHL rookie ever has when the league permanently retires his jersey number later this month. No NHL player will ever again be able to wear Ho-Sang’s number 66, a move the league says is in recognition of the 21-year-old’s unique journey to the pros and all of the positives he represents for the sport.
Islanders vs. Stars Preview/Game Thread: Josh Ho-Sang’s NHL debut
The New York Islanders continue their nine-game road “trip” and begin their post-deadline life in Dallas with a rather-anticipated NHL debut. Joshua Ho-Sang , called up for practice Tuesday, then reassigned for roster management later that day , was with the team yesterday and is ready for his first NHL game.
New York Islanders Sign Thomas Greiss To Three Year Extension
The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with their starting goalie Thomas Greiss and sign him to a three year contract extension. Since taking over the starting role Thomas Greiss has shined between the pipes.
Doug Weight’s 40-game Isles audition starts with a spat
The Doug Weight era began with a near fight, Islanders teammates Ryan Strome and Calvin de Haan dropping the gloves during a drill, though no punches were thrown. The day after coach Jack Capuano lost his job 42 games into his seventh season, the Isles looked to turn the page, and a scrap in practice was one sign of a potential change in fortunes.
What if ?????
This summer, the Islanders lost two key players to free agency, and there were many reports that a trade could have been made for an elite winger, as well. Using Franchise Hockey Manager 3, let’s see what might have happened if I had replaced Garth Snow and these deals actually happened: These moves left the Isles with only 5 defensemen on the 23 man roster, so I made the following moves: I then had the CPU assistant GM set the organization up using the CPU’s values.