Union workers work to clear the melting ice as it...

Union workers work to clear the melting ice as it is removed for the final time at Nassau Coliseum on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa

Union workers removed the ice from Nassau Coliseum for the final time Tuesday after the Islanders were eliminated from the playoffs by the Capitals on April 27.

Click the photo icon above to view pictures from the ice removal.

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