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Down two, Isles battle back, then lose in 3rd
Like nearly everyone else, Bill Guerin has a holiday wish list. But what he and the rest of his Islanders teammates want isn't going to fit under just any old Christmas tree.
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Isles rally against Sabres, but lose in shootout
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Isles prospects learn to battle adversity
Isles prospects learn to battle adversity
nydailynews.com — As Isles prospects Shea Guthrie and Tyrell Mason - a forward and a defenseman, respectively, at Clarkson... University - will tell you, a disappointing season is always tougher when it comes as a surprise. (more) Isles prospects learn to battle adversity

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NHL Morning Papers: Stastny breaks forearm, the NHL is reportedly helping Phoenix pay its bills and Gaborik is being held out of next two games
IllegalCurve.com — ... Habs and Penguins continue to battle for the starting spots on the Eastern Conference All-Star team. The Predators surrendered a ton of shots to Florida yesterday in the team’s 3-0 loss.  Tomas Vokoun shutout his former teammates last night. The Devils lost 2-0 to Boston on Tuesday, but believe the game was one that could have gone to either team. The Islanders lost again last night, so Bill Guerin says he is going to ask Santa for some wins. The Rangers somehow blew a 4-0 ...

Isles come up for air after holiday break
Lighthouse Hockey — ... Mike Comrie will have to score if he ever wants another $4-million deal this side of Russia -- and it'd be preferred if he doesn't shake off undisciplined, back-breaking, power play-squandering retaliatory penalties with a flippant "We don't call the penalties" line. ...

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