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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on February 2, 2012
Sabres’ Miller playing well but needs help from offense (Yahoo! Sports)
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller seems to have finally found the game that put a Vezina Trophy on his shelf. His teammates, though, continue making every other goalie look like a Vezina winner, too. Miller earned the 24th shutout of his career Wednesday, but he still ended up...
Often injured DiPietro likely gone for year (Yahoo! Sports)
If there was an NHL version of the legendary board game "Operation," New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro's face would be on it. Another year basically has come and gone for the always injured former All-Star, who is not likely to play again this season after...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 15, 2012
Sports hernia surgery likely to end Rick DiPietro’s season (Yahoo! Sports)
In what's becoming too regular of an occurrence, New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro will likely miss the rest of the season due to an injury. According to Newsday's Arthur Staple, the 30-year old DiPietro, who's been on injured reserve … Continue reading ?
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 13, 2012
In-form Schneider shuts out Luongo (The Province)
The days of Roberto Luongo getting automatic starts because he's the incumbent No. 1 goaltender appear to be over.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on November 29, 2011
Crosby sparkles in season debut (AP)
Sidney Crosby split a pair of defenders, worked the puck to his backhand and let it fly. New York Islanders goaltender Anders Nilsson never had a chance. Welcome back, Sid the Kid. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar capped his 10-month comeback from concussion-like symptoms in thrilling fashion, scoring a pair of goals to go with two assists in a 5-0 victory on Monday.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on November 22, 2011
Jacques Martin’s emergency plan (The Montreal Gazette)
The questions began last Thursday night, even before Evgeni Nabokov had hobbled off the ice, the New York Islanders goaltender felled by a groin injury that now has him on the shelf indefinitely.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on November 21, 2011
Roberto Luongo out with upper-body injury (The Canadian Press)
VANCOUVER - An injury will keep goaltender Roberto Luongo out of the Vancouver Canucks' NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on November 15, 2011
Bruins’ Rask earns 1st win, beating Isles 6-2 (AP)
Tuukka Rask was getting frustrated that the season was a month old and he had yet to win a game. His teammates knew they were letting him down. "He's bailed us out a lot of times," Bruins forward Nathan Horton said. "We obviously want to give him confidence. He's a great goaltender, and we've got to play better in front of him." Rask stopped 24 shots and Horton had two...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on November 8, 2011
Pekka Rinne’s agent explains 7-year, $49-million megadeal (Yahoo! Sports)
With the 7-year, $49 million contract extension they announced on Thursday, his 29th birthday, the Nashville Predators have signed Pekka Rinne to the largest deal in franchise history. They've also made him the highest-paid goaltender in the National Hockey League … Continue reading ?
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on November 3, 2011
Rick DiPietro out with a concussion, will miss next injury (Yahoo! Sports)
"Rick is day-to-day pending additional assessment and treatment. No further comments related to this issue will be made until further information is available." This information was released by the New York Islanders about goaltender Rick DiPietro in October — Oct. … Continue reading ?
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on October 14, 2011
