Miller makes history in Sabres’ comeback win (Yahoo! Sports)

With seven points in their last four games, the Sabres seem to have righted themselves after a disastrous five-game losing streak that nearly knocked them into the cellar of the Eastern Conference. Buffalo's come-from-behind 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders on...

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Sabres win as Miller passes Hasek for team record (AP)

Ryan Miller needed some heroics from his teammates -- and some of his own -- to become the Buffalo Sabres' all-time wins leader. Brad Boyes and Jason Pominville scored shootout goals, and Buffalo rallied from an early 3-1 deficit to beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night. The win gave Miller 235 career victories, breaking a tie with six-time Vezina Trophy winner Dominik Hasek for the...

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Islanders’ Eaton scores OT winner in 600th game (AP)

Mark Eaton's latest goal was as important to the New York Islanders as it was rare for him to score. Eaton scored 2:35 into overtime in his 600th NHL game to give the Islanders a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night. The 34-year-old defenseman took a pass from Milan Jurcina and put the puck into an open right side for his 24th NHL goal -- his first since Nov.

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NHL New York Islanders February 2012 National and Local TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Islanders are doing all they can to bring an NHL championship to Calgary this season. Don't expect the likes of Mark Striet, Kyle Okposo, and Brian Rolston to give up. With a strong February, the Islanders can earn their position for the big postseason push.

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Tuesday’s Three Stars: Cogliano’s quick trick; Leafs, Wild, blow three-goal leads late (Yahoo! Sports)

This photo nicely illustrates the quality of the netminding Cogliano faced during his second period scoring spree. No. 1 Star: John Tavares, New York Islanders Though Tavares was able to pick up a 2nd goal and a 2nd assist on … Continue reading ?

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All-Star Tavares has 4 points in Islanders 5-2 win (AP)

New York Islanders forward John Tavares is a first-time NHL All-Star, and he can thank the Carolina Hurricanes for being a big part of his success. In the first game following the All-Star break, Tavares had two goals and two assists in New York's 5-2 victory over the Hurricanes on Tuesday night.

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All-star Tavares has 4 points in Islanders 5-2 win (The Canadian Press)

RALEIGH, N.C. - John Tavares scored two goals and had two assists to lead the New York Islanders over the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Tuesday night.

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Devils-Isles to play exhibition game in Brooklyn (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The New York Islanders are going to Brooklyn. For one game, at least.

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Devils-Isles to play exhibition game in Brooklyn (AP)

The New York Islanders are going to Brooklyn. For one game, at least. The team will play the New Jersey Devils in the first preseason game at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn next season. Tuesday's announcement sparked questions over whether the team might move when its lease on Long Island expires in 2015.

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Devs-Isles set to play preseason game in Brooklyn (PA SportsTicker)

The New York Islanders are scheduled to play the New Jersey Devils in a preseason game at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn next season.

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