Kevin Poulin

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Gallof: Islanders’ Playoff Story Ends, But A Better Team Looms On The Horizon

The Isles will assess and look to see what they can improve on this summer. However, the shopping list that has excited fans on Twitter, message boards and in regular conversation is simply unrealistic.

2013/05/16

Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the New York Islanders reacts after giving up his fourth goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Isles Coach Jack Capuano: ‘We Need All 20 Guys Going, And We Didn’t Have All 20’

“I thought some guys worked hard and played a good game,” Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. “Again, with our club we need all 20 guys going, and we didn’t have all 20.”

2013/05/02

The Islanders' Matt Martin, right, blocks a shot by Montreal's P.K. Subban during the teams' meeting on March 21, 2013 at Nassau Coliseum. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Lose To Habs, Third-Period Woes Taking On Life Of Their Own

Brian Gionta scored the go-ahead goal 48 seconds into the third period, Brendan Gallagher added two more and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders for the first time in three tries this season, 5-2 on Thursday night.

2013/03/21

Lack Of Concentration Early, Offense Throughout Doom Islanders In Buffalo

Ryan Miller made 30 saves, including stopping Matt Moulson on the doorstep with 4:04 left, and led the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

WFAN–2012/02/21

A shot by Jason Spezza of the Ottawa Senators goes wide of Al Montoya of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 20, 2012 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Pick Very Bad Time To Play Worst Game Of The Season

It was a dismal President’s Day afternoon for the New York Islanders and they were blanked by the Ottawa Senators, 6-0.

WFAN–2012/02/20

Tavares Leads Islanders Past Hurricanes, 4-3

John Tavares’ two goals helped the Islanders defeat the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night as they won 4-3.

WFAN–2012/02/18

Tavares Explodes Out Of The Break, Registers 4 Points In Islanders’ Win

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.

WFAN–2012/01/31

Capellini: Islanders Should Bite Bullet And Keep Nabokov For Duration Of Season

Evgeni Nabokov may now be as important a piece to their short-term future as any other player on their roster.

2012/01/24

Gallof: Islanders May Move On From DiPietro Sooner Rather Than Later

Rick DiPietro is shrinking and sadly hobbling before our eyes as chronic injuries have basically made him barely a backup goalie if you judge him on stats and play alone, forgetting any contract. Yet the Islanders may very well get a window to send him on his way.

WFAN–2012/01/20

David Legwand of the Nashville Predators celebrates his goal at 11:37 of the first period against Kevin Poulin of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 16, 2012 in Uniondale, New York.

Predators Dominate Islanders, 3-1

The Predators put three first period goals past Islanders’ goalie Kevin Poulin. It was enough for Nashville as they defeated the Islanders 3-1 on Monday afternoon.

WFAN–2012/01/16

Gallof: Patience Is A Virtue? Tell That To Islanders Fans

Developing players seems to vary depending on the recipe, but there is no doubt that the Islanders need theirs to be more than just a dash of project and a sprinkle of hope.

2011/12/28

Islanders Let Another One Get Away, Drop 4th Straight

Jamie Benn scored the go-ahead goal 4:33 into the third period and also had an assist in the Dallas Stars’ 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

WFAN–2011/12/15

Memo To Garth: You, Islanders Cannot Stand Pat This Offseason

It’s time for the Islanders to take all they have learned and supplement it with some outside voices with experience. It’s hard to imagine this fan base sitting by for yet another season of “just wait until next year.”

WFAN–2011/04/12

Kevin Poulin #60 of the New York Islanders helped by Radek Martinek #24 and Assistant Athletic Trainer Nates Goto after being injured during warmups on February 8, 2011 at Nassau Colsium in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Lou Capozzola/Getty Images)

Islanders Blog: More Misery

In a season where misery is in high supply, the news Wednesday that Kevin Poulin will miss the rest of the season with a dislocated knee cap is the most miserable news of all.

WFAN–2011/02/10