Holmstrom, Dobson lead Islanders to 5-4 win over Blackhawks

Blackhawks take on the Devils after Bertuzzi's 2-goal showing

Chicago Blackhawks (9-18-2, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (19-10-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks visit the New Jersey Devils after Tyler Bertuzzi scored two goals in the Blackhawks' 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders. New Jersey has gone 8-6-3 in home games and 19-10-3 overall. The Devils have given up 85 goals while scoring 106 for a +21 scoring diffe…

Islanders Head Coach Patrick Roy Smokes His Team But Backs His Goalie After Rough Loss To Blackhawks

Once a card-carrying member of the goaltenders' union, always a card-carrying member of the goaltenders' union.Patrick Roy and the New York Islanders played host to the bottom-feeding Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, and while it looked like the Islanders were going to breeze to a win thanks to a 5-1 lead midway through the third period, the Blackhawks battled back to nearly send the game to overtime, ultimately losing 5-4.Sure, it's good t…

Head coach Patrick Roy goes scorched earth on NY Islanders players after 5-4 win over Blackhawks

The New York Islanders edged out a 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at UBS Arena but faced sharp criticism from head coach Patrick Roy for their late-game performance.

Blackhawks fail to capitalize on scoring first again in loss to Islanders

ELMONT, N.Y. — Scoring first hasn't been a problem for the Blackhawks this season, but maintaining momentum after doing so has been.That was the case under ex-coach Luke Richardson, and it was again Thursday under interim coach Anders Sorensen in a 5-4 loss to the Islanders.Forward Connor Bedard gave the Hawks an early lead — the 18th time in 29 games they’ve gone up 1-0, the most in the NHL this season. But the Islanders ripped off five consecu…

Chicago Blackhawks give up an early lead — and 5 straight goals — in a 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders

NEW YORK — Simon Holmstrom had a goal and two assists, Noah Dobson had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders held on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Thursday night. Dennis Cholowski, Bo Horvat and Max Tsyplakov also scored for the Islanders, and Jean-Gabriel Pageau had three assists. Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves as they improved to 3-2-1 in their last six games. Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice, Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist an…

Simon Holmstrom, Noah Dobson lead Islanders to 5-4 win over Blackhawks

By SCOTT CHARLES Simon Holmstrom had a goal and two assists, Noah Dobson had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders held on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Thursday night. Dennis Cholowski, Bo Horvat, and Max Tsyplakov also scored for New York, and Jean-Gabriel Pageau had three assists. Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves as the Islanders improved to 3-2-1 in their last six games. Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice, Connor Bedard had a goal and …