Believe it or not, the origin of the NHL playoff beard can be traced to Nassau Veterans' Memorial Coliseum, even before the New York won their ... Left-wing Clark Gillies is credited with the ...

The New York Islanders (8-10-5 ... If Nelson remains with the Islanders for the rest of the season, which is now officially an if, he can pass Clark Gillies for fourth at 304 and maybe even ...

The Predators are the only team the Isles have not faced yet this season. Last year, the Islanders went 1-1-0 in the season ...

- Former Islander Oliver Wahlstrom has two points (1G, 1A) in 16 games with the Bruins since he was claimed off waivers from the Islanders on Dec. 14. The winger netted his first goal as a Bruin on ...

Brock Nelson has developed into one of the greatest post-dynasty New York Islanders ... Denis Potvin, and Clark Gillies (all Hall of Famers) have scored more goals in their Islanders career ...