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Cook: Evgeni Malkin lives up to lofty standards

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:28 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

Islanders look to future after ouster vs. Pens

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:37:21 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - When the shot from Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik struck the back of the net, over 16,000 strong weren't ready for the New York Islanders' season to end.

Orpik's OT goal sends Penguins to 2nd round

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:15:12 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - Brooks Orpik scored 7:49 into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame three one-goal deficits in Game 6 to eliminate the New York Islanders with a 4-3 victory on Saturday night.

Cook: Penguins' Tomas Vokoun excels in goal despite...

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:18:27 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

Crosby, Ovechkin, Tavares up for Hart Trophy

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:54:26 -0400

NEW YORK - Three top NHL players are finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy.

Crosby delivers as Penguins take command

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:42:51 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby picked up the touch pass from Jarome Iginla near center ice and sprinted toward the New York Islanders' net.

Fleury struggles in Penguins' 6-4 loss to Isles

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:51:42 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - Marc-Andre Fleury sat with his head in hands for several minutes before taking questions in the cramped Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room.

Isles' optimistic outlook takes hit with OT loss

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:21:28 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - The New York Islanders' rallying cry in their return to the postseason for the first time in six years is "Believe."

Islanders present and future now looking bright

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:45:22 -0400

SYOSSET, New York - Mark Streit is a rarity for the New York Islanders. The veteran defenseman is one of the few players, who when given the chance to go anywhere, actually chose to play on Long Island.

Islanders lose to Hurricanes, but make playoffs

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:23:51 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - The Carolina Hurricanes got the victory. The New York Islanders still came away with something even more significant.