Islanders at Nassau Coliseum: The fan's guide

Regardless of the fate of the Lighthouse project, the New York Islanders still call Nassau Coliseum their home for NHL hockey.

While the team isn't expected to reach new heights this season, you can at least watch rookie phenom John Tavares develop into the next big thing in professional hockey. And, at the very least, you can enjoy an arena with great sightlines.

We also offer our picks for nearby restaurants, be it quick and casual or nice and fancy.

>> Directions to Nassau Coliseum
>> How to get a message on the Coliseum scoreboard

>> Follow the Islanders all season on Newsday
>> Read beat writer Katie Strang's blog, Isles Files

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