Islanders in familiar series hole, down 2-1 vs. Lightning
The New York Islanders are facing a familiar scenario again, trailing 2-1 in a series after a narrow loss in Game 3 at homeJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEO KOMAROV RIGHT WING - NO TEAM
RIGHT WING - NO TEAM
Lightning, Islanders envision tight Stanley Cup semifinal
Experience is an invaluable ally in the Stanley Cup playoffsJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leo Komarov Crunches Matt Grzelcyk With Big Hit Against The Boards
MAY 30, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Matt Grzelcyk Briefly Leaves Game 1, But Returns, After Leo Komarov Hit Matt Grzelcyk departed Boston Bruins-New York Islanders Game 1 in the second period due to a hit in the corner from Leo Komarov.
MAY 30, 2021 • NESN.COM
Leo Komarov Drops David Pastrnak With The Butt End Of His Stick
MAY 11, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Nelson scores 2 as Islanders beat Devils 5-1 in home finale
Brock Nelson scored twice in the second period as the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in the final regular season game at Nassau ColiseumMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bjork's 2 goals, shootout winner lead Sabres over Islanders
Anders Bjork scored Buffalo’s last two goals in regulation and then had the deciding shootout goal, lifting the Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York IslandersMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan Pulock scores in OT, Islanders beat Rangers 3-2
Ryan Pulock scored 1:13 into overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Rangers 3-2APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nelson leads Islanders to 3-2 shootout win over Flyers
Brock Nelson scored in regulation and got the only goal in a five-round shootout to give the New York Islanders a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia FlyersAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Staying on top line Komarov will continue play on the top line for the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Impact Komarov doesn't have the skills to be a top-line forward but what he does possess is the ability and willingness to get to the front of the net. The biggest thing the Islanders have missed since Anders Lee (knee) went down for the season was a big body in front of the opposing goaltender. Komarov doesn't have that kind of size, but he is still an agitator that can cause problems in the crease. Komarov only has four assists in 20 games this season, and his stay on the top line will likely only last as long as it takes general manager Lou Lamoriello to acquire a player before the April 12 trade deadline.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barzal has 3 goals, 2 assists as Islanders beat Capitals 8-4
Mathew Barzal had three goals and two assists, Jordan Eberle scored twice, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 8-4APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clears waivers Komarov once again cleared waivers Wednesday and will remain with the Islanders, Chris Johnston of SportsNet reports.
Impact Komarov has been placed on waivers several times this season by the Islanders, but no one will take on his contract. The Islanders are up against the cap and would likely do a victory dance should someone ever do so, but the only way they will move that contract is to attach a prospect and/or draft pick to it.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hits waivers Komarov was waived by the Islanders on Tuesday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Impact This is likely just a procedural move that will allow the Isles to move Komarov between the taxi squad and the active roster freely. The veteran forward has tallied two helpers through 16 games this year.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Playing on top line Komarov had found himself playing with Matthew Barzal on the top line the past two games, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Impact It's hard to justify why coach Barry Trotz would think this is a good idea. It probably comes down to Trotz not wanting to break up the other lines as he and the team continue to search for a replacement for Anders Lee (knee), who is out for the remainder of the season.
MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Islanders beat Devils 3-2 in SO for 9th straight win
Anthony Beauvillier and Oliver Wahlstrom scored on the Islanders’ final two shootout attempts and New York won its ninth straight game, beating the New Jersey Devils 3-2MARCH 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sorokin stops 20 shots for 1st NHL win; Isles blank Sabres
Ilya Sorokin stopped 20 shots to earn his first NHL win, and the New York Islanders defeated the Sabres 3-0 to complete a two-game sweep of BuffaloFEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pageau, Barzal help Islanders top hot Bruins 4-2
Mathew Barzal’s third-period power-play goal lifted the New York Islanders to a 4-2 win against the Boston BruinsFEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schultz scores in final minute, Capitals beat Islanders 3-2
Justin Schultz scored the go-ahead goal with 26.4 seconds left, Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-2 despite losing two more key...JANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Islanders waive Leo Komarov, details of Andy Greene’s contract emerge NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
JANUARY 12, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Trotz likes Komarov's character with Islanders After Leo Komarov scored what turned out to be the winning goal Saturday night in Game 3 of the Islanders’ second-round playoff series again...
AUGUST 30, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Islanders rally to beat Flyers 3-1 for 2-1 series lead
Matt Martin and Leo Komarov scored in the second period, and the New York Islanders rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 and take a 2-1 lead in their conference semifinal se...AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back to backs in the bubble: NHL teams adjust to new normal
The NHL trying to speed through the playoffs means back-to-back games scheduled in every second-round seriesAUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Varlamov stops 29 shots in Islanders' 4-0 win over Flyers
Semyon Varlamov stopped 29 shots, Andy Greene scored his first playoff goal in a decade and the New York Islanders opened their second-round series with a 4-0 win over the Philadel...AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Komarov putting on the hits for Islanders There were two basic questions that needed to be answered when the Islanders convened for their Phase 3 training camp on July 13: The bigger...
AUGUST 18, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Islanders, sparked by Barzal, top Panthers 5-1 to advance
Mathew Barzal rediscovered his offensive touch in helping the New York Islanders clinch their preliminary round playoff series over the Florida PanthersAUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
