Islanders in familiar series hole, down 2-1 vs. LightningThe New York Islanders are facing a familiar scenario again, trailing 2-1 in a series after a narrow loss in Game 3 at home.
Semyon Varlamov, Islanders beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 1Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves and the New York Islanders got goals from Mathew Barzal and Ryan Pulock to beat the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup semifinals.
Lightning, Islanders envision tight Stanley Cup semifinalExperience is an invaluable ally in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Islanders stun Pens 3-2 in double OT, take 3-2 series leadJosh Bailey scored 51 seconds into the second overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Barzal has 3 goals, 2 assists as Islanders beat Capitals 8-4Mathew Barzal had three goals and two assists, Jordan Eberle scored twice, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 8-4.
