The New York Islanders left the Coliseum in 2015, it being the second-oldest arena. After undergoing renovations from 2015-2017, their maximum capacities significantly decreased, going from 16,170 for hockey to 13,917. The virtual 50/50 split of their home games this year between Nassau Coliseum and Barclays Center produced welcome results. Posting a nearly identical record at each, going 12-7-2 and 12-7-1, respectively.
Planning to play at the Coliseum
The plan to play Game 1 in Nassau before moving back to Brooklyn was set in stone earlier this season.