Kyle Okposo

Islanders Hold Off Panthers, Win 4-3 After Blowing Early Lead

Casey Cizikas broke a third-period tie, and the New York Islanders held on to beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 after blowing a three-goal lead in the final frame Saturday night.

2013/03/16

Islanders Manage A Point But Horrific Start At Home Continues With Loss To Leafs

Nazem Kadri was remarkably calm for a player who scored his first career hat trick. He was more excited that the Maple Leafs forged an overtime win on the road.

2013/02/28

Capellini: Islanders Are Forever Stuck Living Through Groundhog Day

The look on John Tavares’ face as Monday night’s game ended told you everything you needed to know about the Islanders’ current state of affairs. None of it is good.

2013/02/12

Gallof: Islanders Made Noticeable Improvements Over Their First 2 Games

After just two games, if you think you know what the New York Islanders are, think again. As bad as Saturday night made you feel, this team looked a lot better Monday.

2013/01/22

Islanders Bend, But Don’t Break In Win Over Lightning

The Isles jumped out to a 4-0 lead, before giving up three goals to Tampa. They hung on and won 4-3 on Martin Luther King Day.

2013/01/21

Capellini: Tavares IS The Islanders, Because He Wants To Be

For all the misfortune that seems to follow the Islanders around, it’s often easy to overlook the fact that they employ one of the NHL’s true shooting stars.

2013/01/15

Giants, Jets Honoring Newtown And Sandy Hook Elementary

The New York Giants will wear S.H.E.S. on the back of their helmets on Sunday in memory of those lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.

2012/12/15

Top Athletes Offer Prayers, Thoughts After Newtown Elementary School Massacre

On Friday night, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant hit the court with “Newtown CT” on his sneakers to honor the victims of the massacre.

2012/12/15

Islanders Give Home Fans A Parting Gift With Win Over Jets

Michael Grabner scored his second go-ahead goal of the third period with just 46.8 seconds left and the New York Islanders wrapped up their home schedule with a 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

WFAN–2012/04/05

Islanders’ Postseason Chance Ends With 6-3 Loss To Bruins

Bruins ended the New York Islanders’ minuscule postseason chances with a 6-3 victory on Saturday.

2012/03/31

Bailey, Okposo Power Islanders To Home-And-Home Sweep Of Penguins

Sidney Crosby left briefly in the second period after being bloodied when he was struck in the face with the puck, but his return wasn’t enough for the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins, who were beaten again by the New York Islanders, 5-3 on Thursday night.

WFAN–2012/03/29

Islanders Do Rangers Huge Solid, Win In Pittsburgh For First Time Since 2007

Frans Nielsen scored twice and the New York Islanders won in Pittsburgh for the first time in more than four years with a 5-3 victory over the Penguins on Tuesday night.

WFAN–2012/03/27

Islanders Beat Panthers 3-2 In Shootout

Frans Nielsen scored the only goal in the shootout and the New York Islanders beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Sunday night.

2012/03/25

Islanders Hold On Against Devils, 1-0

The New York Islanders held onto victory after Kyle Okposo’s goal as they defeated the Devils 1-0 on Sunday.

WFAN–2012/03/04

Carver: Expect A Quiet Deadline Day For Islanders

As the Monday NHL trade deadline approaches, it’s starting to become clear what to expect from the Islanders on the trade front.

Not much of anything.

2012/02/24