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Islanders improve to 9-0 in OT with Bo Horvat game-winner vs. Sharks

Bo Horvat scored the overtime winner as the visiting New York Islanders edged the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Saturday night. Horvat, on a partial break, put a backhand between the legs of Yaroslav Askarov for his 27th tally of the season at 4:20 of the extra period.

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Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Islanders grades for $14.55 million contract extension

It feels like Jean-Gabriel Pageau has been in trade rumors for the New York Islanders for his entire career on Long Island, which makes this contract extension even more ironic at the 2026 trade deadline.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 7

New-look Islanders hope to halt West Coast skid against Sharks

The New York Islanders will have a new look down the middle when they visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night, looking to end a two-game skid. New York acquired center Brayden Schenn from the St.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

The New York Islander Reliable Veteran Signs a 3-Year Extension

The New York Islanders were active on the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline day, including landing the now former St. Louis Blue captain Brayden Schenn. They also announced that veteran Jean-Gabriel Pageau signs a three-year contract extension to stay on with the club.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Semyon Varlamov News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov not expected to return for 2025-26 season

The New York Islanders got a bit more clarity on their crease in the wake of Friday’s Trade Deadline, as general manager Mathieu Darche announced that goaltender Semyon Varlamov is not expected to return to the lineup this season.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Islanders sign Jean-Gabriel Pageau to three-year extension

In the midst of the frenzy of the trade deadline, the New York Islanders took care of some internal business. The team announced on Friday that they have signed center Jean-Gabriel Pageau to a three-year contract extension.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Islanders sign JG Pageau to 3-year extension amid NHL trade deadline

The New York Islanders made one big swing on NHL trade deadline day, picking up Brayden Schenn from the St Louis Blues. But new general manager Mathieu Darche had pending free agents of his own to tend to.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Islanders Sign Jean-Gabriel Pageau To Three-Year Extension

The New York Islanders have continued their busy day. According to a team announcement, the Islanders have signed center Jean-Gabriel Pageau to a three-year extension.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

New York Islanders Acquire the St. Louis Blues Captain

In the final hour before the trade deadline. The New York Islanders have reached an agreement to acquire the St. Louis Blues captain. Former first-round pick and 34-year-old Brayden Schenn will be heading to New York.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Islanders Acquire Blues Captain in Deadline Blockbuster

The New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues may have pulled off the biggest blockbuster deal of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. After a morning and afternoon that moved at a glacial pace, the trade deadline suddenly kicked into high gear.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Blues sending captain Brayden Schenn to Islanders in major trade

While the 34-year-old is under contract for an additional two seasons at a $6.5M cap hit, the Blues may not believe they are in a position to legitimately compete for a Stanley Cup within that time frame. As a result, they appear to have given Schenn the chance to chase the second Stanley Cup championship of his career on Long Island.

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Jordan Kyrou News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Islanders rumors: The prospect that would take NY out of Jordan Kyrou sweepstakes

The New York Islanders are riding a two-game losing streak into the NHL trade deadline. Holding onto the last Metropolitan Division playoff spot, many expect new general manager Mathieu Darche to buy.

New York Islanders News / EasySportz / March 6

New York Islanders Need Offense at the Deadline Bad

LONG ISLAND — The New York Islanders are getting the goaltending. The offense, however, is another story. Following back-to-back road losses in California

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 4

Islanders aim for fast start in encounter vs. Ducks

The New York Islanders understand they can't rely on mounting dramatic comeback wins all the time. The Anaheim Ducks learned that the hard way on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

NHL Predictions: March 4th New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks

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 / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Islanders’ 5-on-5 Struggles Continue to Limit Stanley Cup Potential

With the final sprint to the finish line ahead, the New York Islanders are aiming to cement their return to the postseason. We know their shortcomings; they have been the same for years.

Dmitry Gamzin News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Islanders’ Dmitry Gamzin Is the KHL Goalie of the Week

New York Islanders goalie prospect Dmitry Gamzin was named the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) best goalie for the first time in his career after a strong week that saw him win both of his games, facing 31 shots (an average of 15.5 per game) and posting a strong .967 save percentage (SV%) and a 0.57 goals-against average (GAA).

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

After scoring 20, will Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer score 30 as a rookie?

One of the most exciting players in the NHL is on pace to do something no freshman rearguard has been able to do. New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has been making quite the first impression in the NHL.

Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / March 1

Why Matthew Schaefer is runaway favorite for NHL's Calder Trophy

Why Islanders' Matthew Schaefer is runaway favorite for NHL's Calder Trophy

Even though there is more than a month remaining in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, there is one individual award race that you can probably wrap up and stop discussing.

Islanders in playoff position, Panthers have work to do as teams meet

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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28

Trade Deadline Primer: New York Islanders

With the Olympic break over, the trade deadline is under a week away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? Next up is the Islanders.

New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Islanders Announce Trade After NHL Olympic Freeze

The New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues completed a depth trade during the NHL Olympic break, with the Islanders acquiring forward Matt Luff in exchange for forward Julien Gauthier.