The New York Islanders have won four straight games and are playing their best hockey of the season. But what will it take to make the playoffs? We break down the chances the Isles have of catching the Washington Capitals.

Semyon Varlamov earned honors as the NHL's 3rd Star of the Week, we discuss his week and how important Varly has been to the team's recent success.

And we have a full preview of tonight's road game against the Dallas Stars and discuss what the Islanders need to do to defeat Dallas and keep their winning streak alive.

All this and more on the 600th episode of the Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The New York Islanders swept their New York-area rivals this weekend, beating the New York Rangers 3-0 on Friday and the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Sunday.

We have our key takeaways including Semyon Varlamov's shutout, J.G. Pageau's hat trick and an emotional win for Cory Schneider. We break down how the Isles earned the two wins and what they still need to improve upon.

Plus, on our Islanders Birthday of the Day, we relive one of the most magic moments in Isles history in the 21st Century.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The New York Islanders played two very strong periods and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 to take over 5th place in the NHL's Metropolitan Division. Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves while Mathew Barzal led a balanced Isles attack that spent most of the 1st and 3rd periods in the Columbus zone.

We have our key takeaways from this game and preview this weekend's big matchups with the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils.

Plus, a member of all four Islanders Stanley Cup winning teams is our Islanders Birthday of the Day.

All this and much more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The New York Islanders face the Columbus Blue Jackets again on Thursday night and we have a special crossover episode as Gil Martin is joined by Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets.

We break down the Islanders win on Tuesday and preview tonight's game. We also look at the season both teams have had and what their prognosis is going forward. Will the Islanders bounce back in 2022-23? Will the Blue Jackets be playoff contenders as they mature and get more experience? We have all that covered on today's show.

All this and more on today's special crossover edition of the Locked On Islanders Podcast.

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The New York Islanders got off to a good start and then hung on for a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Semyon Varlamov played a strong game in goal while Brock Nelson and Matt Martin each reached career milestones in the game.

We have our key takeaways from the game and our weekly Farm Report as we discuss the red-hot Bridgeport Islanders who have no gone 6-0-1 in their last seven games and are tied for the final playoff spot in their division.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The recent injury to Scott Mayfield exposed the lack of depth the New York Islanders have on their blue line. But why haven't the Isles called up Robin Salo from Bridgeport? Salo is one of the team's top defensive prospects but he remains in the AHL. We discuss why and analyze the team's lack of depth on defense.

Plus we preview of the first of back-to-back games against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Islanders can pass the Blue Jackets in the standings if they win both games in regulation. We analyze the keys to victory.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The New York Islanders lost two games and their starting goaltender this weekend. On Saturday, they fell to the Boston Bruins and Sunday to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Poor play in their own zone was the common denominator in both losses and we have it all covered.

Ilya Sorokin also left Sunday's game after the 2nd period, we have the latest injury updates on Sorokin and discuss his play and the play of Semyon Varlamov in both games.

Plus the Isles recalled Grant Hutton from Bridgeport, we tell you why and how he did.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The New York Islanders scored early and then defended well as they beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 at UBS Arena. Players like Anthony Beauvillier and Oliver Wahlstrom got much-needed goals while Brock Nelson, Anders Lee and Mathew Barzal remained on hot streaks. We discuss the keys to victory as the Isles are now 7-1-1 in their last nine games.

The Islanders also lost Cal Clutterbuck for the season due to a shoulder injury and Scott Mayfield is out 4-6 weeks with a lower-body injury which may end his season.

We also preview both of this weekend's game against the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning and discuss how the Isles can defeat these two tough opponents.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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New York Islanders fans are frustrated about the fact that Mathew Barzal doesn't have a sniper on his line. Will GM Lou Lamoriello address that this offseason? We address this issue that's on the minds of many fans.

Plus, we have our weekly Farm Report as we discuss all things Bridgeport Islanders and we have an in-depth preview of tonight's game vs. the Detroit Red Wings at UBS Arena.

And a rugged defenseman from the 70s is our Islanders Birthday of the Day.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves to earn his first shutout of the season as the New York Islanders blanked the Ottawa Senators 3-0. Brock Nelson had three assists in the game where the Islanders struggled offensively but played solid team defense in front of Varly.

We also break down what the Islanders did and did not do at the trade deadline including the contract extensions for Zach Parise and Cal Clutterbuck.

And a four-time Stanley Cup winner with a retired jersey is our Islanders Birthday of the Day.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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