Ryan Pulock Impresses In Monday's Road Win

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock picked up an empty-net goal with :32 left in regulation in Monday's 3-1 victory against the Buffalo Sabres on an outlet pass from goaltender Robin Lehner. He also added a plus-1 rating, four shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits over his 22:22 of ice time across […]

Robin Lehner Impressive Again In Monday's Road Victory

New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner allowed just one goal on 40 shots in Monday's 3-1 road victory against the Buffalo Sabres. Only right wing Kyle Okposo, a former Islanders player, was able to pierce the impenetrable wall of Lehner, and that came on the power play midway through the final period. He hadn't allowed […]

Valtteri Filppula Unable To Return To Monday's Game

New York Islanders center Valtteri Filppula was limited to just one shift and 0:32 of ice time in Monday's 3-1 road victory against the Buffalo Sabres after suffering an upper-body injury. The third-liner, who skates alongside Michael Dal Colle and Leo Komarov, should be considered day to day for now. Only fantasy players in the […]

Robin Lehner Likely To Start Saturday's Game In Toronto

New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner is projected as the starting goaltender for Saturday's game against John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road. Lehner relieved Thomas Greiss early in the second period of Friday's 6-3 win against the Ottawa Senators and he turned aside all 10 shots he faced after Greiss coughed […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 12) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Ryan Pulock Has Second Consecutive Game With Multiple Points

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock provided two assists in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Arizona to produce his second consecutive multi-point outing. He also had two assists on Monday against Colorado. Josh Ho-Sang netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson and Anthony Beauvillier also scored. Pulock has a lot of offensive upside, […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 11) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 10) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Robin Lehner Strong in Monday's Loss

New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner stopped 23 of 24 shots but ended up taking a 2-1 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. The loss surely wasn't the result of Lehner's play, as the 27-year-old limited the damage from a dangerous Penguins group. Established as the Islanders' backup netminder, Lehner has been […]

Thomas Greiss Facing Red Wings On Saturday

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss will start on Saturday night against the Detroit Red Wings. Greiss was brutal in his last appearance on Thursday, allowing five goals on 21 shots to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The German netminder has a 9-6-1 record to go along with a 2.61 goals-against average and .918 save percentage. The […]

Thomas Greiss Takes On Penguins Thursday Night

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss will start against his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, on Thursday night. The German spent 2014-15 in Pittsburgh, picking up nine wins in 20 appearances. Greiss has put together a nice 4-1-0 record against the Penguins in his career, but it's not an easy matchup for him tonight. The […]

Tom Kuhnhackl Promoted To Top Line On Thursday

New York Islanders winger Tom Kuhnhackl has been promoted to the top line ahead of Thursday's visit to Pittsburgh. The German will be facing his former teammates after spending the previous three seasons with the Pens. Kuhnhackl hasn't done much as an Islander yet, recording only four points in 16 games and he's on a […]

Thomas Greiss Faces Winnipeg's Hot Offense On Tuesday

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss will man the crease on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets, looking to continue his recent success. The German has won three of his last four starts to improve his record for the season to 9-4-1. He carries a 2.42 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage. However, Greiss' numbers […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 9) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Thomas Greiss The Likely Starter For Saturday

New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss will be tending the twine on Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Greiss allowed three goals on 23 shots in his last outing on Monday. The veteran netminder has an 8-4-1 record to go along with a 2.45 goals-against average and .925 save percentage. The Blue Jackets sit […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 8) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Thomas Greiss Faces Stanley Cup Champs On Monday

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss will be between the pipes for Monday's visit of the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Washington Capitals. The German has done very well this season, putting together an 8-3-1 record with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .928 save percentage. He's won five of eight home starts. Using him […]

Thomas Greiss Picks Up Win On Saturday

New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss made 26 saves en route to a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Greiss has been fantastic to start the season. He has an 8-3-1 record to go along with a 2.40 goals-against average and .928 save percentage. Greiss has proven he is a worthy fantasy […]

Brock Nelson Adds Two Helpers On Saturday

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson picked up two assists during a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Nelson has been productive to start the season with nine goals and nine assists through 22 games. The 27-year-old has had a top-six role for the entire season. Nelson is not an option in […]

Anders Lee Tallies Two Assists On Saturday

New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee picked up two even-strength assists during a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Lee has been fairly consistent this season with seven goals, 11 assists, 62 shots, and a plus-seven rating through 22 games. He has scored at least 34 goals in each of the […]

Josh Bailey Picks Up Two Points Against Hurricanes

New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey scored a goal and added an assist during a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Bailey has had a strong start to the season with seven goals and 14 assists through 22 games. The 29-year-old has been playing on the top line with Anthony Beauvillier […]

Thomas Greiss Starting Against Hurricanes

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss will be in net against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Greiss stopped 39 of 42 shots on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. The German goalie has been impressive with a 7-3-1 record, 2.52 goals-against average, and .926 save percentage. The Hurricanes have won three games in a […]

Valtteri Filppula Has Two Assists In Friday's Win

New York Islanders center Valtteri Filppula produced a two-point night on Friday, recording two assists in a 4-3 overtime win at New Jersey. He helped Anders Lee and Nick Leddy to score, providing the primary helper on both occasions. Filppula now has 14 points in 21 games this season. He's skating on the third line, […]

Mathew Barzal Scores In Overtime On Friday

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal led the team to victory on Friday against New Jersey, scoring the decisive goal in a 4-3 win. He netted his third one of the season with 3:40 played in overtime. Brock Nelson provided the lone assist. Barzal's goals have been rare this season, but he's been picking up […]

Thomas Greiss Gets The Nod On Friday

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss will be in net on Friday afternoon against the New Jersey Devils. Greiss struggled in his last outing against the Dallas Stars as he allowed three goals on 19 shots before being pulled. Greiss still has solid numbers for the season with a 6-3-0 record, 2.49 goals-against average, and […]

Robin Lehner In Isles Goal On Wednesday

New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner will make his 10th start of the season on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. He's lost two starts on the bounce and also struggled on Sunday against Dallas in a relief performance, allowing three goals on 14 shots. Lehner has a 4-4-1 record for the season with a […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 7) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Anthony Beauvillier Scores Again On Sunday

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier followed up his first career hat trick with his fifth goal of the season in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Dallas. Leo Komarov and Ryan Pulock, who ended a seven-game point drought, assisted on the play. Scott Mayfield got the other one for the Isles. Beauvillier had 21 goals […]

Thomas Greiss Gets Pulled On Sunday

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss lasted only a little over 27 minutes in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Dallas before getting pulled. He gave up three goals on 16 shots to register a .842 save percentage. His replacement Robin Lehner actually did even worse as he allowed three goals on 14 shots and had a […]

Thomas Greiss The Likely Starter For Thursday's Contest

New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss was the first goalie off of the ice at Thursday's morning skate. He is the likely starter for Thursday's matchup against the New York Rangers. Greiss has been surprisingly stout this season with a 5-2-1 record, 1.98 goals-against average, and .938 save percentage. The veteran goalie is undefeated in […]