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Erik Cole snapped a tie 6:04 into the third period for the Carolina Hurricanes, who beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday night and moved within one point of eighth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Radek Martinek and P.A. Parenteau both had a goal and assist during the Islanders' four-goal second period, and New York put the area-rival Rangers back into postseason peril with a 6-2 victory Thursday night.
Andy Greene's goal with 4:56 left snapped a tie and lifted the Devils to a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night that kept New Jersey barely alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Philadelphia Flyers remain alone atop the Eastern Conference with a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
Rob Schremp scored the winning goal against his former team as the Atlanta Thrashers beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
Al Montoya made 36 saves, helping the New York Islanders to a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.
Frans Nielsen and P.A. Parenteau scored in the shootout to lift the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.
New York may have Rick DiPietro back in net for the first time in six weeks when they try to end an eight-game road losing streak to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.
Joni Pitkanen scored at 3:58 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders on Friday night.
Bryan McCabe had a goal and an assist, and the Rangers scored three times on a potent power play to win the latest New York-New York matchup 6-3 over the Islanders on Tuesday night.
NHL general managers have decided against recommending a ban on head shots to curb concussions. Instead, they will propose tighter enforcement of rules on charging and boarding.
A year ago John Tavares needed to do several things to transform into the player that many felt he'd become after being picked No. 1 overall in the 2009 draft. He's certainly doing them.
The rivalry returns tonight. Get ready for bench clearing brawls, trash talk and fights in the stands. When the Islanders come to MSG battle the Rangers, the Garden will be rocking.
Anssi Salmela scored his first goal of the season 3:09 into overtime to keep the New Jersey Devils' playoff drive another boost with a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
The debate will rage on next week when the 30 GMs convene in Florida to discuss what's become a steadily growing problem, not just in hockey but throughout sports.
