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Embed from Getty Images It was on Sunday afternoon that the New York Islanders exited the Stanley Cup playoffs after a poor performance in the second round against the Tampa Bay Lightning. On the bright side, the Islanders had an impressive season with a 45-27-10 record in the regular season. They finished fourth in the Metropolitan Division…

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of April 24, 2016, the Florida Panthers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by John Tavares and the New York Islanders in a heart-wrenching Game 6. They join the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Minnesota Wild. They are survived by…

NHL Playoff Preview: Metropolitan Division Embed from Getty Images This year the Metropolitan was the dominant Eastern division in the NHL. There are five teams from the division competing in the playoffs. They include the Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and Philadelphia Flyers. Patrick Kane…

The History Behind the Calder Memorial Trophy In 1933, the NHL awarded its first rookie of the year, Carl Voss of the Detroit Red Wings. It was not until the 1936-37 season that NHL President Frank Calder actually went out and bought a physical trophy for the recipient. After his death in 1943, the award was named the Calder Memorial Trophy in…