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NY Have Great Update on Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli & Ryan Pulock

The New York Islanders weren’t able to end their homestand at UBS Arena on a high note, losing 5-4 to the New Jersey Devils, but at least they managed to get a point as the 5-4 loss came in overtime.

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Islanders’ Stanley fined for slashing Devils’ Hischier

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Sunday that New York Islanders defenseman Logan Stanley has been fined $3,865 for slashing New Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 8

Islanders' Stanley has been fined the maximum for slashing Devils' Hischier

Islanders defender Logan Stanley has been fined the maximum for slashing Devils forward Nico Hischier

Stanley's 6-foot-7, 231-pound frame adds to his reputation as a dangerous player known for his history of engaging in physical play with opponents.

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 8

NY Islanders Need Players To Continue Stepping up Shorthanded

The New York Islanders have been hit hard by the injury bug during the 2026-27 NHL regular season, losing several key contributors already. Defenseman Alexander Romanov suffered the most severe injury, hurting his ACL and likely missing the remainder of the season.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Devils Beat Islanders 5-4

The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime on Saturday night at UBS Arena, and Jake Allen made 19 saves. Anthony Duclair scored at 15:06 in the first period, set up by Simon Holmstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 7

NY Islanders Correctly Tumble Down NHL Power Rankings

The New York Islanders have done as well as they can to stay afloat given how many injuries the team has. Heading into their game against the New Jersey Devils, they have a 7-6-2 record.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 6

Takeaways From NY Islanders Loss to Carolina Hurricanes

The New York Islanders displayed some of their biggest flaws in their 5-3 loss against the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday evening. Their struggles ultimately were too much to get past one of the premier teams like Carolina.

NHL News / Viral Sports News / November 6

New York Islanders Acquire 12-Year NHL Veteran

The New York Islanders have added veteran defenseman Ben Hutton on a one-year contract, converting the professional tryout he signed earlier in the week into a full NHL deal.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 5

NY Islanders Would Legitimize Playoff Hopes With Win Over Hurricanes

For the New York Islanders, a Nov. 5 showing against the Carolina Hurricanes is a must-win. The Islanders (7-5-2) currently sit near the middle of the pack in the Metropolitan Division with 16 points.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 5

NY Islanders Rookie an X-Factor Against Hurricanes

The New York Islanders had a nice break in their schedule, receiving four days off to rest and reset. They received a nice spark at practice when Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock and Matias Maccelli all took the ice, albeit in red non-contact jerseys.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

3 key Islanders skaters return to practice ahead of Hurricanes clash

The New York Islanders have been a middle-of-the-pack team so far this season. While the team is 7-5-2, the Islanders have been without multiple players, including Mathew Barzal and Matias Maccelli.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Rested Islanders face tall task against Hurricanes

Mathew Barzal, who scored the game-winning goal against Carolina in the New York Islanders' most recent playoff victory nearly 2 1/2 years ago, won't play versus the Hurricanes on Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / November 5

Why NY Islanders Should Consider Extending Matthew Schaefer Now

The New York Islanders were able to find themselves a generational young defenseman in Matthew Schaefer after taking him with the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.