RALEIGH -- Fan favorite Johnny Boychuk hasn't played a game for the New York Islanders since 2020, but he's served as an invaluable asset to the franchise since hanging up the skates. After an eye ...

With the Canadiens and New York Islanders tied 1-1 with less than eight minutes remaining in the second period, Gallagher got down to block a shot from Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk.

The New York Islanders figure to be a significantly better team when they hit the ice for the regular-season opener next week, thanks to two trades Saturday that promise to solidify their defense.