No NHL team is playing better right now than the surging New York Islanders, who will hunt for their seventh straight win when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.

Here are five key EDGE stats for the Islanders entering the stretch run of the season: ...

As the NHL season progresses, two unexpected contenders have emerged in the Eastern Conference playoff race: the New York ...

No. 2 Michigan State allowed two goals in the third period in a 4-2 loss against No. 11 Ohio State on Thursday at Value City ...

The Finnish winger, obtained in mega trade with the Colorado Avalanche, earned his first goal as a Hurricane, while fellow newcomer Taylor Hall was a late scratch with an illness.

"I was so fortunate with the people and the mentors I have," Tortorella said. "If I can offer that ... I don't force myself ...

Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead of the March 7 deadline?

For one, you have the money part of it all. Collectively, Necas and Drury are making $8.225 million against the salary cap ...

With a five-game winning streak and eight victories in their last 10 games, the Islanders are as confounding as ever.

Simon Holmstrom scored twice and added an assist, and Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 5-2 win ...

The Colorado Avalanche are wrapping up their New York road trip with a matchup against the New York Islanders on Jan. 28, a ...