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Isles eager to turn around fortunes on homestand in clash vs. Caps

A seven-game road trip for the New York Islanders earlier this month ended up as one of the most successful treks in franchise history. New York's current seven-game homestand, however, is shaping up as memorable for all the wrong reasons.

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Islanders Lose Forward Kyle Palmieri Long-Term to Injury

The New York Islanders will be without forward Kyle Palmieri for the foreseeable future. Palmieri will miss 6–8 months while recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL.

Kyle Palmieri News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Islanders veteran winger out six to eight months

ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reported that the Islanders were fearing the worst-case scenario when it came to winger Kyle Palmieri.

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Kyle Palmieri News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri leaves game against Flyers with lower-body injury

The New York Islanders announced on social media that forward Kyle Palmieri left Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a lower-body injury and would not return.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Islanders' Kyle Palmieri exits game vs. Flyers due to injury

The New York Islanders announced mid-game that forward Kyle Palmieri will not return due to a lower-body injury.

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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer on how Matt Martin’s kids have helped him amid whirlwind rookie season

There were a lot of hockey fans on Long Island who listed Matthew Schaefer among the things they were grateful for on Thanksgiving. The Islanders drafted Schaefer first overall in June, and he has already made an incredible impact on the ice.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer joins 4-player club with monster start to career

The New York Islanders are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. While a defeat on home ice is never an enjoyable experience for fans, they did witness history with their rookie phenom, as Matthew Schaefer continues the historic start to his career.

Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Islanders’ Patrick Roy gives biggest key for New York to win games

The New York Islanders were outmatched 3-1 by the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, giving Boston a clean sweep in their season matchups. Despite controlling possession and outshooting the Bruins 45-14, New York failed to make the most of its scoring opportunities.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 26

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer earns ultimate praise from GM after historic start

The New York Islanders have undeniably been electrified in the 2025-26 NHL season by the play of rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer. Selected first overall at the 2025 NHL Draft, Schaefer has immediately provided a huge impact on the ice for the Isles, who are certainly not having any regrets on their decision to go with Schaefer.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 25

Islanders keen to build more momentum against Bruins

The New York Islanders and Boston Bruins will complete their regular-season series on Wednesday night in Elmont, N.Y. But as a pair of teams in the tightly bunched Eastern Conference, neither needs to be reminded how results in November might impact their playoff hopes in April.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Which New York team has a better chance of making the playoffs?

It has not been the start to the regular season that the New York Rangers or New York Islanders would have imagined, but as American Thanksgiving approaches, the question remains –- will New York City see Stanley Cup Playoff hockey come the spring?

Henrik Tikkanen News / Inside The Rink / November 25

ECHL: Henrik Tikkanen Named Goaltender Week of the Week | 11/17-11/23/2025

Worcester Railers goaltender Henrik Tikkanen has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for November 17th-23rd. In three games last week, Tikkanen posted a 3-0 record with a 0.97 GAA, .965SV%, and one shutout.

Marshall Warren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24

Islanders reassign Marshall Warren

According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have assigned defenseman Marshall Warren to the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. Without a corresponding roster move, the Islanders are down to six defensemen on the active roster.

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Kyle Palmieri News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

Palmieri the Shootout Hero as Islanders Defeat Kraken 1-0

On Sunday, Nov. 23, the New York Islanders hosted the Seattle Kraken for their first matchup of the season. This game was highly defensive, as neither team scored in regulation.

Alexander Romanov News / Daily Faceoff / November 23

Islanders’ Alexander Romanov out 5-6 months with shoulder injury

The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the next five-to-six months. The news comes less than a week after Romanov was helped off the ice during their Nov.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

NHL Predictions: November 20th New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 19