New York Islanders 2024 Stanley Cup Odds
The New York Islanders made big news on January 20, 2024, when general manager Lou Lamoriello fired Lane Lambert in favor of Patrick Roy, who has been exiled from the NHL for eight years after storming out in a huff as coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Roy is volatile, hard-driving, emotional, and good copy. Lambert lost the ears of his players with his more technical approach, but the Islanders' sluggish start was hardly all his fault. The Islanders were only a couple of points out of the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Thus, Roy stands a decent chance of emerging as the hero who can lead New York to the postseason.
2024 Stanley Cup Betting Odds
New York Islanders NHL Betting Lines
At the approach of the All-Star Break, the Islanders are 20-17-11 straight up and 21-17-3 over/under the total. Also, New York is 4th in the Eastern Conference wild card playoff standings. New York is four points behind the Detroit Red Wings in the Eastern Conference wild card playoff race. Late on, New York has covered two out of their last ten games. While the Islanders have gone over the total in two of its previous seven matchups. New York has NHL rankings of 24th for goals scored and 14th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Isles have NHL rankings of 24th for goals against and 30th for penalty killing.
As the metrics show, the Islanders are far below par in all major categories, except their modest production on the power play. New coach Patrick Roy stands a solid chance to improve those numbers and the Isles’ record as a result.
New York Islanders Key Players
C Brock Nelson scored 20 goals in his first 46 games to go with 17 assists but with a -11. Nelson broke into the NHL with the Islanders in 2012-13 and has spent his entire career with the team. He is coming off his two best career seasons, in which he scored 37 goals in 2021-22 and 36 goals in 2022-23. Last year, Nelson played in his first All-Star Game.
Noah Dobson has developed into one of the best defensemen in the NHL. Dobson scored six goals with 41 assists and a +19 in his first 46 games to rate as the best player on the team. In 238 career games, Dobson scored 30 goals, 91 assists, and 121 points. Dobson began his career with the Isles in 2019-20.
New York Islanders Goaltenders
Number one goaltender Ilya Sorokin has a .910 save percentage and a 3.17 goals against average. Sorokin was an All-Star last season and is coming off three strong seasons with the Islanders. In the past two years, Sorokin posted save percentages above .924.
New York Islanders Head Coach
Head coach Patrick Roy was a Hall of Fame goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche. But he is also a hard worker who paid his dues in the Quebec Major Junior League as head coach of the Ramparts, where he won two Memorial Cups. As head coach of the NHL Colorado Avalanche, Roy went 130-92-24 in three seasons with one playoff appearance.
Season-by-Season Record (Last 5)
SEASON |
GAMES |
WINS |
LOSSES |
FINISH |
PLAYOFFS |
2022–23 |
82 |
42 |
31 |
4th, Metropolitan |
Lost in First Round, 2–4 (Hurricanes) |
2021–22 |
82 |
37 |
35 |
5th, Metropolitan |
Did not qualify |
2020–21 |
56 |
32 |
17 |
4th, East |
Lost in Stanley Cup Semifinals, 3–4 (Lightning) |
2019–20 |
68 |
35 |
23 |
5th, Metropolitan |
Lost in Conference Finals, 2–4 (Lightning) |
2018–19 |
82 |
48 |
27 |
2nd, Metropolitan |
Lost in Second Round, 0–4 (Hurricanes) |
New York Islanders History
Founded in 1972 as an expansion team, the New York Islanders formed one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history with four consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1980-83. In those days of glory, Hall of Fame head coach Al Arbour led superstars such as Bryan Trottier, Denis Potvin, Mike Bossy, and Billy Smith.
That Islander dynasty was one of the last in NHL history. It was a powerhouse team that was complete in every way. The Islanders could either outscore their opponents or shut them down. The team did not have a weakness.
The late great Al Arbour went down as one of the greatest head coaches in hockey history. He won all four of the Isles’ Stanley Cup titles with the dream roster assembled by general manager Bill Torrey, who is also in the Hall of Fame. Torrey, known for his bow tie and academic demeanor, amassed a level of talent compared to the team that unseated them for the final NHL dynasty; the Edmonton Oilers.
After the dynasty ended, the Islanders played one of the greatest games in NHL History. The 1987 Easter Epic went into four overtimes. The Islanders clinched the game and series over the Washington Capitals thanks to goaltender Kelly Hrudey stopping 73 out of 75 shots.
Since the 1994-95 season, the Islanders have been out more than in. New York made the playoffs only ten times in that span, with just one appearance in the Conference Final (2020).
Retired Islander numbers include defenseman Denis Potvin #5, left wing Clark Gillies #9, center Bryan Trottier #19, right wing Mike Bossy #22, right wing Bob Nystrom #23, left wing John Tonelli #27, goalie Billy Smith #31, and center Butch Goring #91.
NHL Teams
Eastern Conference - Atlantic
Eastern Conference - Metropolitan
Western Conference - Central
Western Conference - Pacific
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