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Islanders blow out Sharks to move closer to playoff spot

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Islanders blew straight by the Sharks and swam ever closer to a playoff spot. A last-place San Jose team that traded one of its better forwards in Anthony Duclair right before puck drop on Thursday never looked like a good bet to stop the Islanders’ winning streak on paper. And … Read more

Mathew Barzal earns third All-Star nod after strong Islanders start

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TEMPE, Ariz. — Mathew Barzal was named an All-Star for the third time in his career on Thursday as the NHL released its initial list of players who will head to Toronto a month from now with one from each team. Barzal was also an All-Star in 2019 and 2020, winning fastest skater in the … Read more