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Why the NY Islanders Should Consider Trading for Matvei Michkov

The Philadelphia Flyers' management has been put in one of the toughest positions imaginable. Matvei Michkov, the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NHL

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Isles halt skid, topple Kings on Brayden Schenn's 3-point night

Brayden Schenn had a goal and two assists to help the visiting New York Islanders snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Ilya Sorokin News / New York Islanders On SI / November 12

Ilya Sorokin Can Be Vezina Contender With Help From NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are currently on a four-game skid and having trouble finding a way to get themselves going. As the team is struggling and battling through injuries, their goaltender, Ilya Sorokin, has been a significant reason why his team has been able to stay in games despite their recent losses.

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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?

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Matias Maccelli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Islanders Activate Matias Maccelli

According to Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters, the New York Islanders are expected to activate winger Matias Maccelli from the injured reserve ahead of tonight’s contest against the Los Angeles Kings.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Islanders’ Pageau out with lower-body injury, Maccelli, Pulock returns to lineup

The New York Islanders will have a reshuffled lineup for Thursday’s road game against the Los Angeles Kings. The Islanders have announced that forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau will miss Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury, while forward Matias Maccelli and defenseman Ryan Pulock will return.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 12

NY Islanders Morning Skate Has More Questions Than Answers With JG Pageau Exit

The New York Islanders' morning skate ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Kings was an eventful one. Andrew Gross of Newsday was providing updates on X, and there were a dizzying number of updates provided that would confuse even the most plugged-in Islanders fans.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 12

NY Islanders Finding Ways to Give Credit to Fanbase

When it comes to attendance at UBS Arena, the New York Islanders have certainly fared better. In the ongoing regular season, the Islanders currently sit

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 12

NY Islanders Need To Make Most Out of West Coast Trip

The New York Islanders traveled to the West Coast to take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Arena on Nov. 9, where they lost the game in a shootout, 3-2. The

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 11

Matthew Schaefer in League of His Own for Durability, Endurance

The New York Islanders have been counting on a lot of players to step up into more prominent roles with several key contributors dealing with injuries.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 10

NY Islanders Shootout Struggles Continue in Loss to Sharks

The New York Islanders' losing streak was extended to four games on Monday evening after they suffered a 3-2 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks. Despite Ilya Sorokin's brilliance, New York was unable to get a win they desperately needed, as San Jose ultimately snapped their five-game losing streak.

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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.

Ilya Sorokin News / New York Islanders On SI / November 10

NY Islanders Poor Defense Leaving Ilya Sorokin Out To Dry

The New York Islanders know they have an advantage in net most nights they take the ice with Ilya Sorokin. One of the best goaltenders in the world, he has been performing at a high level once again during the 2026-27 NHL season.

Victor Eklund News / New York Islanders On SI / November 10

NY Islanders’ Victor Eklund Draws Comparison To Hurricanes Forward

The New York Islanders have been battling thus far in the 2026-27 NHL regular season, trying to keep things afloat despite several key contributors battling injuries.

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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 9

Breaking Down NY Islanders Upcoming West Coast Trip

The New York Islanders will follow Saturday night's loss against the New Jersey Devils with a three-game West Coast trip that will begin with them facing the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 9

New York Islanders Visit San Jose Sharks on Monday

The New York Islanders take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose on Monday, Nov. 9, at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Islanders are 7-6-3 and have lost three straight.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 9

Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli & Ryan Pulock Getting Close for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are set to begin a three-game road trip on the West Coast with a visit to the San Jose Sharks before taking on the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks for the remainder of the week.

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

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

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