Devils, Rangers and Flyers fans might have some particularly special memories from visits to Nassau Coliseum when their respective teams played the New York Islanders. And while they also might have some fiery opinions about the ancient arena, any hockey fan will find the gallery above a sad sight.

On Tuesday, crews began clearing out the Islanders' ice one last time before the team begins playing in the Nets' home at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn next season. The photos are both beautiful and haunting all at once. You'll leave with one thought: The arena's derogatory nickname, "the Mausoleum," might be the most appropriate in describing what you see.

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