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David Rittich, surging Isles edge Kraken 1-0 in shootout

Kyle Palmieri scored the decisive goal in the shootout Sunday night for the host New York Islanders, who edged the Seattle Kraken 1-0 in Elmont, N.Y. It was the first NHL game this season to remain scoreless through regulation and overtime.

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New York Islanders Defender Out Long Term

The New York Islanders were hit with some tough injury news on Sunday. New York announced that veteran defenceman Alexander Romanov is out for five to six months and will undergo shoulder surgery.

Alexander Romanov News / Field Level Media / November 23

Islanders D Alexander Romanov (shoulder) out 5-6 months

The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss 5-6 months to recover from shoulder surgery after Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen crushed him from behind into the boards.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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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.

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.

Matthew Schaefer News / Breakaway on SI / November 22

Matthew Schaefer, Islanders to Honor Hockey Fights Cancer

On Nov. 22, the New York Islanders will host the St. Louis Blues in a matchup that means more than just another game on the ice. The Islanders will face off against the Blues in a 3:30 EST showing at UBS Arena.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21

Islanders host reeling Blues after triumphant trip

The New York Islanders embarked upon a seven-game road trip two weeks ago as an intriguing team, albeit one stuck at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 20

Max Shabanov strikes twice as Islanders blank Red Wings

Max Shabanov produced two goals and one assist in his ninth career game as the New York Islanders rolled past the host Detroit Red Wings 5-0 on Thursday night.

New York Islanders News / ESPN / November 20

Isles' Schaefer earns Team Canada consideration

Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer, who is just 18 years old, has earned Canadian Olympic team consideration with his stellar play this season.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / November 20

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Could Be Up for Olympic Spot

Hockey Canada has reportedly informed New York Islanders' Matthew Schaefer that the defenseman has officially been added to Team Canada's International Olympic Committee (IOC) long list (90-plus players).

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Islanders’ Star Rookie Added to Team Canada’s Olympic Eligibility List

One of the most surprising and fast-rising storylines in Canadian hockey took another major step forward this week, as 18-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer has officially entered Olympic drug-testing protocol, making him eligible to be selected for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Games.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / November 20

Report: Matthew Schaefer added to Olympic drug testing protocol, now eligible for Team Canada

With the 2026 Winter Olympics right around the corner in February and roster decisions due much sooner than that, Team Canada’s brass is weighing the possibility of embracing a youth movement.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / November 19