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Islanders face Maple Leafs yearning for more good news

The second day of 2026 went much better than the first for the New York Islanders. The Islanders hope their second game of the calendar year goes better than the first on Saturday night, when New York faces the Toronto Maple Leafs in a battle of Eastern Conference rivals in Elmont, N.Y.

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Islanders Activate Ilya Sorokin, Reassign Marcus Hogberg

The Islanders activated goaltender Ilya Sorokin from injured reserve on Friday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com. He will dress as the backup to David Rittich for Saturday’s game against the Maple Leafs before returning to action Tuesday versus the Devils.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

NHL’s Calder Trophy Race Isn’t as Close as It Seems

In the eyes of some, the NHL’s Calder Trophy race is tighter than ever. As New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has started to slow down offensively, Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov has begun to take flight.

Bo Horvat News / Field Level Media / January 2

Islanders F Bo Horvat, a Canada Olympian, avoids serious injury

New York Islanders alternate captain Bo Horvat remains on track to play for Canada in the Olympics despite leaving Thursday's loss to the Utah Mammoth with an apparent lower-body injury.

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Ilya Sorokin News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin activated off IR, will back up against Leafs

The New York Islanders are set to get a big boost in the form of the return of their franchise goaltender. According to NHL.com beat reporter Stefen Rosner,

Bo Horvat News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Bo Horvat Avoids Long-Term Injury, Out At Least One Week

One day after being included on Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 Olympics, Islanders center Bo Horvat suddenly saw his participation fall into jeopardy after sustaining a lower-body injury in the third period of Thursday’s loss to the Mammoth.

Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Islanders’ Bo Horvat not expected to miss Olympics with lower-body injury

New York Islanders’ forward Bo Horvat’s status with the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team won’t be affected after he suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday’s game against the Utah Mammoth, according to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun.

Bo Horvat News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Bo Horvat Injured One Day After Team Canada Olympic Selection

Bo Horvat’s big week took a rough turn Thursday afternoon. Just one day after being named to Team Canada’s Olympic roster for the Milan Games, Horvat was forced to leave the Islanders’ game against the Utah Mammoth in the third period after an awkward collision with defenseman Sean Durzi.

Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Islanders’ Bo Horvat leaves game against Mammoth with injury

Bo Horvat’s dreams of playing for Team Canada at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics may have hit a speed bump on Thursday night. A day after being named

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / January 1

Islanders Center is Biggest Surprise on Team Canada

Team Canada released their official roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. After months of speculation, there is no longer any debate about which Canadian group will mark the return of NHL players at the international tournament.

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Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

Islanders’ Patrick Roy drops ‘hard to watch’ truth bomb after win vs Blackhawks

The New York Islanders closed out 2025 by adding two points to the standings, but head coach Patrick Roy made it clear that the result did not match the quality of the performance.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 31

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer keeps setting records during historic rookie season

The New York Islanders are coming off a 3-2 shootout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. It has been a historic season for rookie Matthew Schaefer, and with an assist in the first period of the game, the rookie defender broke a record and joined another exclusive list.

New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Achieves Career Milestone at 18 Years Old

Matthew Schaefer keeps finding ways to stand out during his first NHL season with the New York Islanders. On Tuesday night in Chicago, the 18-year-old defenseman, who got drafted with the No.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / December 31

Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer makes history with 25th point

A large part of the Islanders' success so far this season has been the emergence of their rookie defenseman.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 30

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.

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.

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.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Islanders Place Ethan Bear On Waivers

The New York Islanders have placed depth defenseman Ethan Bear on waivers per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Bear began the year on season-opening injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / December 28

Special Guest Rocks National Anthem at Islanders Game

The New York Islanders had a very special guest in attendance for their first contest after the holiday break. As the team welcomed the New York Rangers for a crosstown matchup, the buzz began before puck drop.

David Rittich News / Field Level Media / December 28

David Rittich, Isles eye 3rd straight win in visit to Jackets

One of the most popular cliches in football is that any team with two starting quarterbacks really has none. The New York Islanders are learning the same is not true when it comes to a hockey team and goaltenders.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / December 27

Islanders Move Star Goaltender to Injured Reserve

The New York Islanders are set to come out of the holiday break with a matchup against the rival New York Rangers. But the Islanders are going to be a little shorthanded in goal as Ilya Sorokin was placed on injured reserve and Marcus Hogberg had to be recalled on an emergency basis.