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Zdeno Chara, 44, returning to Islanders on 1-year contract

Zdeno Chara is returning to the team where he started his career after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the New York Islanders.

Lightning, Islanders envision tight Stanley Cup semifinal

Experience is an invaluable ally in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Cizikas' OT goal lifts Islanders past Bruins 4-3 in Game 2

Casey Cizikas scored on a breakaway with 14:48 gone in overtime and Semyon Varlamov returned to the net to make 39 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins and knotting their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Islanders beat Rangers 3-0 to clinch playoff spot

Anthony Beauvillier scored twice and Semyon Varlamov stopped 28 shots for his league-leading sevent shutout of the season as the New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 3-0 to clinch a playoff spot for the third straight season.