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What makes Ilya Sorokin an elite goaltender?

As the old saying goes, a great goaltender can make a good team better. Right now, that’s what Ilya Sorokin is doing for the New York Islanders. Sorokin has been widely considered one of the best netminders in the league, though the team in front of him hasn’t been anything special at times.

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Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin admits a little luck helped him shut out Oilers

The New York Islanders narrowly defeated the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on the road on Thursday night at Rogers Place, leaning heavily on Ilya Sorokin. The Russian goaltender stopped all 35 shots he faced to record his NHL-leading fifth shutout of this season and the 27th of his career.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Ilya Sorokin stops 35 shots as Islanders blank Oilers

Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his league-leading fifth shutout of the season as the New York Islanders defeated the host Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 15

Oilers Look to Continue Home Dominance Over Islanders

The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders at Rogers Place with history firmly on their side. The Oilers have dominated the Islanders at home for nearly two decades, winning six consecutive games at Rogers Place and posting a remarkable 12-1-0 record against New York on home ice since the 2007-08 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Pierrick Dube News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

New York Islanders To Sign Pierrick Dube

According to Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News, the New York Islanders are closing in on a contract with forward Pierrick Dube. Rosner later shared that although he’s awaiting firm information on the contract details, he believes it’ll be a two-way deal and that Dube will report to AHL Bridgeport.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

NHL Predictions: Jan. 13 New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

New York Islanders News / NHL Rumors / January 12

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders Buying and Trade Deadline Musings

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Yes, the time has come again for more possible contract extensions. This time, we serve up Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anders Lee.

Dmitry Gamzin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Islanders’ Dmitry Gamzin Signs Two-Year Extension In Russia

The Islanders will have to wait at least two more seasons for goaltending prospect Dmitry Gamzin to arrive in North America. The Kontinental Hockey League announced he’s signed a two-year extension with CSKA Moscow, keeping him in Russia through the 2027-28 campaign.

Ilya Sorokin News / Breakaway on SI / January 11

Islanders' Ilya Sorokin Inches Toward Vezina Trophy

The New York Islanders are coming off a gripping 4-3 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild. Heading into the matchup, the Islanders were prepared for what they expected to be a daunting battle on the ice, and head coach Patrick Roy knew that reliable goaltending would need to be a top priority.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Islanders Force Overtime, Take Down Wild 4-3

The Minnesota Wild hosted the New York Islanders on Saturday evening, Jan. 10 in their first home game in nearly three weeks. The Wild did have some rough injury news as they added Joel Eriksson Ek to the list of injured players alongisde Zach Bogosian.

Simon Holmstrom News / Field Level Media / January 10

Simon Holmstrom's 2nd goal lifts Islanders past Wild in OT

Simon Holmstrom scored in overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Holmstrom finished with two goals and one assist to lead New York, which has earned at least one point in five of its past six games.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

How much is Kevin Cheveldayoff to blame for Jets’ poor performance?

In Gary Bettman’s NHL, anything can happen. Parity has allowed a team like the New York Islanders to go from having the first-overall pick in the draft to competing for first place in the Metropolitan Division.

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The 'NHL goalies with 40 wins in a single season' quiz

Anthony Duclair News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Duclair’s Hat Trick Propels Islanders to 9-0 Victory Over Devils

On Tuesday night, the New York Islanders hosted the New Jersey Devils at UBS Arena, marking the teams’ third matchup of the season. The Devils were looking

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / January 6

Halfway home: Evaluating the Islanders' season so far as playoff picture sharpens

Let’s take a look at the highs (and lows) of the season so far as the Isles march toward their first playoff push since 2023-24.

Isles return Ilya Sorokin, hope to have Matthew Schaefer vs. Devils

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / January 6

ECHL: Worcester Railers | 1/6/2026

The Worcester Railers announced today that they have been loaned goalie Parker Gahagen from the Bridgeport Islanders. The Railers also announced the New York Islanders assigned forward Gleb Veremyev and defenseman Jesse Pulkkinen from the Bridgeport Islanders.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Islanders sensation Matthew Schaefer gets shoutout from NFL legend Tom Brady

It’s hard to imagine New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer’s rookie season going any better, but getting kudos from the greatest quarterback in NFL history has got to make it a little sweeter.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2

Ivan Demidov is hot, but Matthew Schaefer stays Calder front-runner

Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stays hot, but Matthew Schaefer remains Calder front-runner

With the mid-season approaching, Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is maintaining chances of winning the Calder Trophy.

NHL’s Calder Trophy Race Isn’t as Close as It Seems

Hockey Canada has a problem of not sending the best available players to tournaments

Will relationship between Adam Fox, Rangers be hurt by Olympic snub?

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The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Islanders’ Bo Horvat not expected to miss Olympics with lower-body injury

New York Islanders’ forward Bo Horvat’s status with the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team won’t be affected after he suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday’s game against the Utah Mammoth, according to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun.

Bo Horvat News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Bo Horvat Injured One Day After Team Canada Olympic Selection

Bo Horvat’s big week took a rough turn Thursday afternoon. Just one day after being named to Team Canada’s Olympic roster for the Milan Games, Horvat was forced to leave the Islanders’ game against the Utah Mammoth in the third period after an awkward collision with defenseman Sean Durzi.

Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / December 31

Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer makes history with 25th point

A large part of the Islanders' success so far this season has been the emergence of their rookie defenseman.

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Mathew Barzal News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28

Mat Barzal Did What Leaders Do — Even If It Might Cost Him

Mathew Barzal’s reaction to Mason Marchment on Sunday night instantly became one of the most talked-about moments surrounding the New York Islanders this season—and not because of a goal or highlight-reel assist.