Island articles
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Islanders dump Devils, clinch playoff berth
Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each had a goal with an assist as the visiting New York Islanders clinched a playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday in Newark, N.J. Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Kyle MacLean also scored while Pierre Engvall and Anders Lee each added two assists as New York (38-27-16, 92 points) secured third place in the Metropolitan Division and improved to 7-0-1 this month. The Islanders recorded just 18 shots on goal but made the most of their chances...
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Stakes high for Islanders as rematch with Rangers looms
You might be forgiven for calling this one an important game, while wondering why on earth the NHL thought it permissible to have these teams play each other just three times last season.
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Palm leaves signal “help” on desert island
Three fishermen were rescued from a desert island after using palm fronds to spell out “help” on the shore.