Island Ice Ep. 99: Isles-Lightning Game 2 analysis
Andrew Gross, Neil Best and Colin Stephenson discuss the Isles' 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the NHL semifinals.
Jun 16, 2021•42 min
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Island Ice Ep. 98: Isles-Lightning Game 1 analysis
Andrew Gross, Neil Best and Colin Stephenson discuss the Islanders' Game 1 win over Tampa Bay in the NHL semifinals.
Jun 14, 2021•36 min
Island Ice Ep. 97: Isles go marching on from Boston to Tampa
Andrew Gross, Colin Stephenson and Neil Best discuss the Isles' Game 6 win over the Bruins with Boston Globe columnist Tara Sullivan at Nassau Coliseum, then look ahead to the Tampa Bay Lightning series.
Jun 10, 2021•58 min
Island Ice Ep. 96: Isles vs. Bruins Game 5 analysis
Andrew Gross, Neil Best and Colin Stephenson discuss the Isles' 5-4 win in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series against the Bruins.
Jun 08, 2021•48 min
Island Ice Ep. 95: Isles tie series with Bruins at 2-2
The guys discuss Game 4 of the Isles-Bruins playoff series where Mathew Barzal assisted on the tying goal and scored the winning goal in a 4-1 Islanders win at Nassau Coliseum.
Jun 06, 2021•33 min
Island Ice Ep. 94: Isles vs. Bruins Game 3 analysis
Andrew Gross, Neil Best and Colin Stephenson discuss the goaltending, Mathew Barzal's first playoff goal and more from the Isles' Game 3 loss to the Bruins in their playoff series.
Jun 04, 2021•41 min
Island Ice Ep. 93: Isles vs. Bruins Game 2 analysis
Andrew Gross, Colin Stephenson and Neil Best discuss the Isles' Game 2 win in overtime against the Bruins in their second-round playoff series.
Jun 01, 2021•39 min
Island Ice Ep. 92: Isles vs. Bruins Game 1 analysis
Andrew Gross, Colin Stephenson and Neil Best discuss the Isles' 5-2 loss in Game 1 to the Bruins, plus Boston's "Perfection/Wicked Good" line and what's ahead for Game 2.
May 30, 2021•32 min
Island Ice Ep. 91: Isles win Game 6 and advance
Andrew Gross, Neil Best and Colin Stephenson discuss the Isles' series-clinching win in Game 6 vs. the Penguins at Nassau Coliseum and look ahead to the second-round series against the Boston Bruins.
May 27, 2021•47 min
Island Ice Ep. 90: Isles-Penguins Game 5 analysis
Sorokin, Sorokin, Sorokin. Andrew Gross, Neil Best and Colin Stephenson discuss Game 5 of the Islanders-Penguins series, a 3-2 OT win for the Isles.
May 25, 2021•35 min
Island Ice Ep. 89: Game 4 analysis as Isles even series with Penguins
Andrew Gross, Neil Best and Colin Stephenson discuss Game 4 of the Islanders-Penguins, a 4-1 win for the Isles at the Coliseum that evened the first-round playoffs at 2-2.
May 23, 2021•37 min
Island Ice Ep. 88: Isles vs. Pens Game 3 analysis, and Andrew's drum solo
Andrew Gross, Colin Stephenson and Neil Best discuss Game 3 of the Isles-Penguins playoff series at Nassau Coliseum, plus a look ahead to Saturday's Game 4 and the long-awaited drum solo from the host.
May 21, 2021•47 min
Island Ice Ep. 87: Isles-Pens Game 2 analysis
Newsday's Andrew Gross, Colin Stephenson and Neil Best discuss the Islanders' 2-1 loss to the Penguins in Game 2 of their playoff series and look ahead to Game 3 at Nassau Coliseum.
May 19, 2021•29 min
Island Ice Ep. 86: Isles vs. Penguins Game 1 analysis
Newsday's Andrew Gross, Neil Best and Colin Stephenson break down the Islanders' 4-3 overtime win in Game 1 of the East Division first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Plus, a lookahead to Game 2 on Tuesday.
May 17, 2021•29 min
Island Ice Ep. 85: Isles-Penguins playoff preview
Newsday's Andrew Gross, Neil Best and Colin Stephenson discuss the upcoming Islanders-Penguins playoff series.
May 12, 2021•58 min
Island Ice Ep. 84: Playoff momentum, Chico Resch, Andrew's Answers
Host Andrew Gross talks with Chico Resch about the Isles-Devils series and the need (or not?) for momentum going into the playoffs. Plus, Andrew's Answers.
May 05, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Island Ice Ep. 83: The big, big, big Isles-Rangers series
Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson discuss the upcoming two Islanders-Rangers games this week and what they mean for the NHL playoff race. Plus, Andrew's Answers, and apparently the debut of "Andrew's Questions" and its theme music.
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Island Ice Ep. 82: The UBS Arena tour
Host Andrew Gross shares his thoughts on the Islanders' new UBS Arena after taking a tour of the latest developments in its construction on April 22, 2021. The building is scheduled to open in November.
Apr 23, 2021•31 min
Island Ice Ep. 81: Isles goalies, Pierre McGuire, Andrew's Answers
NBC's NHL analyst Pierre McGuire joins host Andrew Gross to discuss the Islanders, their goaltenders and more. Plus, Andrew's Answers.
Apr 19, 2021•57 min
Island Ice Ep. 80: Isles' trade deadline analysis, Andrew's Answers
Host Andrew Gross digs into the Islanders' trade deadline deals, how they affect the roster now and in the future, and what it means for the lines and the postseason. Plus, Andrew's Answers.
Apr 14, 2021•49 min
Island Ice Ep. 79: The Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac trade
Newsday's Andrew Gross and Neil Best talk about the Islanders' trade with the Devils for Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac and what it means for the team's drive for a Stanley Cup.
Apr 08, 2021•28 min
Island Ice Ep. 78: Isles-Rangers, Colin Stephenson, Andrew's Answers
Andrew Gross is joined by Newsday colleague Colin Stephenson to discuss the upcoming Isles-Rangers series and help answer your questions as the NHL trade deadline approaches.
Apr 07, 2021•58 min
Island Ice Ep. 77: Home ice, Trade talk with E.J. Hradek, Caps talk with Samantha Pell
Host Andrew Gross talks home ice advantage this season, followed by the trade deadline with NHL Network's E.J. Hradek and Isles-Caps with Washington Post's Samantha Pell. Plus, Andrew's Answers.
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Island Ice Ep. 76: Trade deadline talk, Greg Picker, Andrew's Answers
Host Andrew Gross is joined by Isles radio announcer Greg Picker as the team discusses the goaltenders, trade deadline possibilities are more. Plus, Andrew answers your questions.
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Island Ice Ep. 75: New obstacles for Isles, Andrew's Answers, Dr. Rocks
Host Andrew Gross discusses the Isles' recent obstacles presented -- Anders Lee's injury, COVID-19 -- plus Andrew's Answers and Dr. Lawrence Rocks on how climate change may affect hockey in the future.
Mar 16, 2021•56 min
Island Ice Ep. 74: Here come the fans, Neil Best, Andrew's Answers
Neil Best joins host Andrew Gross to discuss the return of fans to Nassau Coliseum and the NHL's new rights deal with ESPN. Plus, Andrew answers your questions about the Islanders and the trade deadline.
Mar 11, 2021•59 min
Island Ice Ep. 73: Talking Isles with NHL.com's Brian Compton
Host Andrew Gross is joined by NHL.com writer Brian Compton, who grew up on Long Island, to talk about the Islanders' season so far.
Mar 03, 2021•51 min
Island Ice Ep. 72: Fans return to Nassau Coliseum, Laura Curran, Chris King, Andrew's Answers
Host Andrew Gross is joined by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran to talk about fans returning to Nassau Coliseum, followed by Islanders radio play-by-play announcer Chris King to discuss the team. Plus, Andrew's Answers.
Feb 24, 2021•55 min
Island Ice Ep. 71: Back on track, Marty Biron, Andrew's Answers
Andrew Gross discusses the Islanders' improved play of late, plus goaltending talk with former Isles, Rangers and Sabres goalie Marty Biron, and Andrew's Answers.
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Island Ice Ep. 70: Big games vs. Penguins, fans back at the Coliseum, Andrew's Answers
Host Andrew Gross talks about the return of fans to Nassau Coliseum, upcoming games vs. the Penguins, what the Isles may do with Ilya Sorokin, plus he answers all your questions in Andrew's Answers.
Feb 11, 2021•51 min
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