Islanders comeback bid undone by late Canadiens goal, lose 4-3 in Roy's return to Montreal | amNewYork
Sean Monahan scored his second goal of the game with 2:12 remaining, lifting the Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders and spoiling Patrick Roy's return to Montreal.
After the Canadiens gave up a 3-1 lead in the third period, Monahan fired a one-timer into the Islanders' net to put Montreal back on top.
Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield each had a goal and an assist for Montreal, which snapped a three-game losing streak. [ more ]
Islanders Gameday News: Roy's Islanders debut tonight against Dallas
Patrick Roy has been hired as the new coach of the New York Islanders, replacing Lane Lambert.
Roy had success coaching the Quebec Remparts in the junior league, demonstrating his coaching skills and ability to create a structured and well-coached team. [ more ]
Islanders Back-to-Back News: In a playoff spot with six straight Ws
The New York Islanders won 6-1 against the Anaheim Ducks for their sixth straight victory, moving back into a playoff spot for the first time since January.
Despite the substantial win, the Islanders acknowledged they could have performed better in the second period, showing a commitment to excellence under coach Patrick Roy. [ more ]
Returning pair of Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech could bolster Islanders
The Islanders are looking to string together some victories after a three-game losing streak.
The Islanders' defense has improved under new coach Patrick Roy, with the team being ranked number one in the NHL in terms of limiting the offensive team in their zone. [ more ]
Islanders look to All-Star break to absorb' new philosophies of Patrick Roy: We're building a blueprint' | amNewYork
Patrick Roy, who was coaching junior hockey in Quebec just nine days ago, is now the head coach of the New York Islanders.
Under Roy's coaching, the Islanders have shown a more aggressive and attacking style of play, with an increase in shots per game and improved transitional play. [ more ]
Patrick Roy wants Islanders to embrace creativity: We stop being puck watchers' | amNewYork
Patrick Roy is changing the defensive-first system of the New York Islanders to encourage more creativity and offense.
The Islanders have yielded the second-most shots in the NHL this season and have a poor goals-allowed-per-game mark under their previous coach, Lane Lambert. [ more ]
Golden Knights 3, Islanders 2: Nelson picks up 500th point in close loss
The New York Islanders lost their first game under new coach Patrick Roy despite putting up over 40 shots against the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Brock Nelson reached a milestone with his 500th NHL point, but the team struggled to score against Adin Hill, who was playing in his first NHL game in over a month. [ more ]