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New York Islanders stories: 57 news summaries

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NHLers Sue Developer in Porn Party Scam

Players say fraudster promised to build resort with their $25m

Jun 19, 09 2:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - A group of NHL players is suing a developer they say blew their cash on X-rated parties for baseball hotshots, the New York Post reports. The 19 current and former Islanders and Rangers players accuse Ken Jowdy of promising to build a luxury resort with their $25 million, and then... More »

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MLB • NHL • New York Rangers • scam • New York Islanders • porn star • Ken Jowdy

Feds: Swindlers Blew $500M on Horses, Houses, Teddies

Another day, another fraud casee

Feb 26, 09 4:52 AM CST
(Newser) - A pair of money managers who once co-owned the New York Islanders hockey team have been charged by federal prosecutors with treating $550 million in client investments like their own "personal piggy bank," reports Reuters. Paul Greenwood, 61, and Stephen Walsh, 64, managing general partners of WG Trading... More »

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fraud • money management • Ponzi scheme • New York Islanders • securities fraud • defrauding investors

 Believe It or Not, 
 There's an Art to This 

NHL pugilists follow strict etiquette before the gloves come off

Dec 17, 08 2:08 PM CST
(Newser) - Fisticuffs may be frowned upon in most pro sports, the Boston Globe reports, but the NHL has a definite, if brutal, code to fighting on the ice that goes back to hockey’s rural Canadian origins. Most fights are mutually agreed upon between players, and brawlers know who not to... More »

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NHL • hockey • fight • Dallas Stars • Boston Bruins • New York Islanders • etiquette • hockey fight • honor code

 Isles Finish Season
 With Shootout Win 

Park scores shorthanded goal and tiebreaker in extra session

Apr 4, 08 9:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Richard Park scored a short-handed goal in the second period and then added the decisive tally in the shootout for the  Islanders, who finished a disappointing season with a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers tonight. Jaromir Jagr got the Rangers even at 3 just 4:20 into... More »

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NHL • New York Rangers • hockey • Stanley Cup • Jaromir Jagr • New York Islanders • Wade Dubielewicz • Petr Prucha • Richard Park

 Jagr's 2 Goals Send
 Rangers to Playoffs 

New York tops New York, 3-0

Apr 3, 08 9:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jaromir Jagr scored two power-play goals in a 2-minute span of the first period, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 25 shots, and the New York Rangers clinched an Eastern Conference playoff berth with a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night. More »

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NHL • New York Rangers • hockey • Jaromir Jagr • Henrik Lundqvist • New York Islanders • Wade Dubielewicz

Devils Best Islanders, Clinch Playoff Berth

Ovechkin, Caps top 'Canes, Panthers take down Thrashers

Apr 1, 08 11:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - Zach Parise’s goal 29 seconds into overtime gave New Jersey a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders and also clinched a playoff spot for the Devils. New Jersey has a two point lead on the New York Rangers for fourth place and can still win the Atlantic Division;... More »

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NHL • New Jersey Devils • hockey • Carolina Hurricanes • Atlanta Thrashers • Washington Capitals • Florida Panthers • Alexander Ovechkin • New York Islanders

Huet Pays Dividends Again for Capitals

Briere beats Islanders in shootout, rookies lift Leafs past Canadiens

Mar 29, 08 11:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Trading for Cristobal Huet paid off again for the Washington Capitals tonight, reports the Associated Press. Huet recorded his second shutout for the Caps and 17th of his career by blanking the Florida Panthers, 4-0, making 32 saves. It was Huet's fourth shutout of the season. Viktor Kozlov had a... More »

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NHL • hockey • Daniel Briere • Montreal Canadiens • Toronto Maple Leafs • Washington Capitals • Philadelphia Flyers • Florida Panthers • Cristobal Huet • New York Islanders • Nik Antropov • Anton Stralman • Jiri Tlusty

Ruutu Shines
in Crosby's
Return to Ice

Jarkko's career-high three points lifts
Pens over Isles

Mar 28, 08 12:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - Sidney Crosby has been gone for two months, but the way his teammates have stepped up, his absence hasn’t hurt them much. Last night marked the golden boy's long-awaited return, but it was Jarkko Ruutu's who stole star of the game honors in the Pens 3-1 win over the... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Sidney Crosby • hockey • New York Islanders • Jarkko Ruutu

Guerin, Isles Trip Up Crosby-Less Penguins

Pittsburgh can't clinch playoff spot, await Sid the Kid's return

Mar 24, 08 10:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Penguins once again played without captain Sidney Crosby as they fell 4-1 to the New York Islanders. It is the sixth consecutive game and 27th in 30 last year’s MVP has missed with a sprained right ankle. Crosby is close to returning and may be back on... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Sidney Crosby • hockey • New York Islanders

Biron, Flyers Power Past Hapless Islanders

4-1 victory leaves Philly goalie 6-0 against NY

Mar 24, 08 5:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Flyers wielded the power play wisely against the Islanders, scoring three times while at the advantage and once more for good measure in a 4-1 win over New York, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. Danny Briere collected three points, assisting on Vinny Prospal's opening goal and Scott Hartnell's finishing touch,... More »

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NHL • hockey • Philadelphia Flyers • Martin Biron • New York Islanders • Danny Briere • Vinny Prospal

Philly Hangs On, Beats Rangers
in Shootout

Isles' rookie scores the winner against Devils; Ovechkin nets No. 60

Mar 21, 08 10:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead in the third period, allowing a pair of Ranger tallies in less than two minutes, and Jaromir Jagr's tying goal inside of two minutes remaining, but eventually won in the shootout on Mike Richards' backhander, 4-3. Daniel Briere scored twice for the Flyers. The win... More »

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NHL • New Jersey Devils • New York Rangers • hockey • Atlanta Thrashers • Washington Capitals • Philadelphia Flyers • Jaromir Jagr • Mike Richards • New York Islanders • Alex Ovechkin

Avery, Rangers Top Crosby-less Penguins 5-2

Leafs blow past Islanders, Flyers take down Thrashers

Mar 18, 08 10:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Sean Avery scored twice for the New York Rangers in their 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The win puts New York back on track after a two-game skid broke their 13-game point streak. Sidney Crosby missed his third straight game with teh Pens to nurse his high ankle sprain,... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • New York Rangers • hockey • Toronto Maple Leafs • Atlanta Thrashers • Philadelphia Flyers • New York Islanders

Canadiens
Blank Sinking Islanders

Oilers gain ground on Coyotes; Ducks cruise to win over Blues

Mar 16, 08 6:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Islanders' 28th-ranked offense had no chance against Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak, coming up empty in a tough 3-0 loss. The fifth straight defeat leaves the depleted New York squad well out of playoff reach, while the win boosts Montreal to the top of the Northeast Division and to second... More »

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NHL • Anaheim Ducks • Chris Pronger • hockey • Edmonton Oilers • Montreal Canadiens • St. Louis Blues • New York Islanders • Phoenix Coyotes • Jaroslav Halak • Martin Schneider • Rob Niedermayer

Leafs Best Flyers, Gain
on Playoffs

Ovechkin scores 2 in Caps win, Lightning back in playoff hunt with victory

Mar 12, 08 11:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - Three different Maple Leafs scored in their sorely-needed 3-2 victory over the Flyers; Toronto trails Philadelphia by five points for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. With just 10 games remaining that gap will be tough to close, especially if captain Mats Sundin’s first-period groin... More »

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NHL • hockey • Toronto Maple Leafs • Calgary Flames • Washington Capitals • Philadelphia Flyers • Florida Panthers • Alexander Ovechkin • New York Islanders

Red Wings Best Blackhawks to Win 4th Straight

Lecavalier scores 3 goals in Lightning W, Sharks Top Predators

Mar 12, 08 12:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Chicago net minder Corey Crawford, appearing in just his sixth career game, made 44 saves, but it wasn’t enough as the Red Wings defeated the Blackhawks 3-1; Detroit out shot Chicago 47-20. Kirk Maltby, Pavel Datsyuk, and Johan Franzen scored for the NHL-leading Red Wings, who have now won... More »

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NHL • Chicago Blackhawks • Detroit Red Wings • Nashville Predators • hockey • Tampa Bay Lightning • San Jose Sharks • New York Islanders

Canadiens Beat Kings to Retake Lead in East

Biron's 32 saves spark Flyers, Hurricanes beat Sabres in overtime

Mar 9, 08 6:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - Jaroslav Halak took full advantage of his first start of the season by collecting 35 saves and leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings last night, reports AP. Patrice Brisebois scored the first goal of a three-goal second period for the Canadiens, who recaptured... More »

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NHL • Buffalo Sabres • hockey • Montreal Canadiens • Carolina Hurricanes • Martin Biron • New York Islanders • Los Angeles Kings • Eric Staal • Scott Walker • Phildelphia Flyers • Jaroslav Halak • Patrice Brisebois

Rangers Best Isles to Earn Home Split

Maple Leafs dominate Bruins; Flyers stop Lightning

Mar 6, 08 10:45 PM CST
(Newser) - The Islanders were unable to complete a home-and-home sweep of the Rangers tonight, losing to their NY rival, 4-1.  The Rangers, despite losing in a shootout to the Isles Tuesday night, are 8-0-3 in their last 11 games and now find themselves in sixth place, a mere four points... More »

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NHL • New York Rangers • hockey • Eastern Conference • Toronto Maple Leafs • Philadelphia Flyers • Boston Bruins • Tampa Bay Lightning • New York Islanders • Jeff Carter • Wade Dubielewicz

Sabres Best Flyers 5-2, Gain Ground

Anderson has 40 saves as Panthers blank Bruins, Isles top Rangers in shootout

Mar 4, 08 9:40 PM CST
(Newser) - The Buffalo Sabres scored two goals within 18 seconds in the third period on their way to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The win moved the Sabres to within one point of the Flyers for the eighth and final playoff spot. Maxim Afinogenov and Jason Pominville each had... More »

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NHL • Buffalo Sabres • New York Rangers • hockey • Philadelphia Flyers • Florida Panthers • Boston Bruins • New York Islanders

Alfredsson Helps Senators End Loss Streak

Kessel's goal lifts hot Bruins, Philly's Biron stops Islanders

Mar 1, 08 7:34 PM CST
(Newser) - Daniel Alfredsson, who had just one goal in his past nine games, scored twice and added an assist today as the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4, reports the Associated Press. Martin Gerber had 25 saves for the Senators, who snapped a 3-game losing streak. The Penguins have now... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Ottawa Senators • hockey • Atlanta Thrashers • Philadelphia Flyers • Boston Bruins • Martin Biron • New York Islanders • Daniel Alfredsson • Jeff Carter • Martin Gerber • Phil Kessel

Russia Seeks
to Reclaim Hockey Aura

Some Russian stars playing on home ice rather than in the NHL

Mar 1, 08 6:39 PM CST
(Newser) - For 15 years, some of the NHL’s top talent has come from Russia. Now, however, a fledgling professional league in the former Communist superpower, buoyed by an influx of petrodollars from the nation's vast oil fields and a surging economy, is looking to keep its talent at home and... More »

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Russia • NHL • hockey • New York Islanders • Alexei Yasin

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