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Islanders Overcome Blackhawks in the Shootout, 3-2

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the New York Islanders at the United Center on Dec. 30, in what will be the last contest of 2025 for both teams. While the Islanders ranked second in the Metropolitan division headed into this contest, the Blackhawks were last in the league and without their two young superstars, Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar.

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Bo Horvat powers Islanders past Blackhawks in shootout

Bo Horvat scored the lone shootout goal to accompany a goal in regulation, boosting the visiting New York Islanders to a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / December 30

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer becomes youngest defenseman in NHL history to reach 25 points

New York Islanders’ defenseman Matthew Schaefer made history Tuesday night, becoming the youngest defenseman in NHL history to reach 25 career points. Schaefer, who on Dec.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

NHL Predictions: Dec. 30 New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks

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.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Mathew Barzal News / Athlon Sports / December 30

NHL Announces Punishment Decision Over Islanders' Matthew Barzal Incident

The New York Islanders dropped a 4–2 game to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, but the final score was overshadowed by Matthew Barzal's retaliatory incident with Mason Marchment.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Mathew Barzal News / ESPN / December 29

Isles F Barzal draws $5K fine for 2-handed slash

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for his two-handed slash to Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment in Columbus' 4-2 victory at Nationwide Arena Sunday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Islanders’ Mathew Barzal fined for slashing Blue Jackets’ Mason Marchment

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced Monday that New York Islanders’ forward Mathew Barzal has been fined $5,000 for slashing Columbus Blue Jackets’ forward Mason Marchment during their game on Sunday.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Islanders’ Anders Lee makes David Rittich admission after Blue Jackets loss

The New York Islanders lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Sunday. Because of an Ilya Sorokin injury, David Rittich was thrust into action on consecutive nights, and Islanders captain Anders Lee praised him for the performances.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Islanders’ Patrick Roy drops Ilya Sorokin practice plan amid injury

The New York Islanders lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Sunday afternoon. In the second game of a back-to-back, they collapsed in the third period, allowing three unanswered goals to lose.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Islanders HC Patrick Roy drops honest reaction to Mathew Barzal slashing ejection

The New York Islanders’ 4–2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday was defined as much by a late third-period collapse as it was by Mathew Barzal’s ejection, which drew a clear and unapologetic response from head coach Patrick Roy.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28

Mat Barzal Did What Leaders Do — Even If It Might Cost Him

Mathew Barzal’s reaction to Mason Marchment on Sunday night instantly became one of the most talked-about moments surrounding the New York Islanders this season—and not because of a goal or highlight-reel assist.