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Matthew Schaefer’s success doesn’t mean Islanders rebuild is over

New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer has made it easy to imagine the awards that might one day adorn his trophy case. He’s the clear favorite for the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie this year, and he’s played so well that it’s not a huge leap to see him capturing a Norris Trophy or two down the line.

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How has playing under Patrick Roy impacted Ilya Sorokin?

With the New York Islanders off to a relatively decent start to the 2025-26 season, many are wondering how the goaltending will hold up for the entire year, and hopefully get the team back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

NHL Predictions: Nov. 14 New York Islanders vs Utah Mammoth

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.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer drops ‘better team’ truth bomb after beating Golden Knights

The New York Islanders beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on JG Pageau’s overtime goal. There were a lot of penalties in the game, which caught the radar of Vegas head coach Bruce Cassidy.

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Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / November 14

Matthew Schaefer, Islanders bring solid form to Utah

The Utah Mammoth will take the next crack at slowing New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer when the teams clash on Friday in Salt Lake City. New York won its third game in a row when Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored a short-handed goal at 3:02 of overtime for a 4-3 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday in Las Vegas.

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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.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / Field Level Media / November 14

Jean-Gabriel Pageau's short-handed OT goal lifts Isles over Knights

Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored an unassisted short-handed goal 3:02 into overtime as the New York Islanders rallied for their third straight victory, a 4-3 decision over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday in Las Vegas.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Golden Knights recall former UDFA Braeden Bowman for potential NHL debut

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled right-winger Braeden Bowman from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. This is the first call-up of Bowman’s professional career.

Bo Horvat News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Islanders’ Bo Horvat on Pace for a Career-High in Scoring

New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat has never broken the 100-point mark throughout his NHL career. With his current scoring rate, however, he is poised to tally 103 points by the end of the season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

3 Takeaways From Islanders’ Overtime Win vs. Devils

Ryan Pulock fed the puck to Mathew Barzal, who rushed down the ice, slipping a pass to Jonathan Drouin before saucing it back to the striding Barzal, weaving from backhand to forehand as he buried a snapshot goal to power the New York Islanders past the New Jersey Devils, 3-2, in the Prudential Center on Monday.

New York Islanders News / EasySportz / November 11

The Islanders Are The ‘Fun’ Team to Start Watching

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — Every NHL season, there’s a team that sneaks up on everyone — the one that doesn’t come with hype videos, Cup expectations, or national TV overload, but still finds a way to make people stop scrolling and start watching.

Mathew Barzal News / Field Level Media / November 10

Mathew Barzal scores in OT, Isles hand Devils first home loss

Mathew Barzal scored 1:17 into overtime, and the New York Islanders, after blowing a late lead, regrouped to hand the New Jersey Devils their first home loss of the season with Monday night's 3-2 victory in Newark, N.J.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Islanders’ Patrick Roy makes Olympic case for Bo Horvat

The New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 5-0 on Saturday night, moving to 7-6-2 on the season. They blitzed their rivals, piling onto the Blueshirts’ dismal record at Madison Square Garden this season.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Why Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer considered 'stretch’ for Team Canada at 2026 Olympics

The New York Islanders topped the New York Rangers 5-0 on Saturday, moving to 7-6-2 on the season. In a year with low expectations, Islanders fans have been enthralled by rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

NHL Predictions: November 4th New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins

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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New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

Barzal Healthy Scratch Sends Message About Islanders’ Culture

There are a few New York Islanders fans who aren’t thrilled about the news that Mat Barzal is being made a healthy scratch on Thursday, but the organization has made one thing very clear with the move: no one is above the team.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Islanders recall forward Matthew Highmore, defenseman Marshall Warren

The Islanders announced they’ve recalled forward Matthew Highmore and defenseman Marshall Warren from AHL Bridgeport.

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Alexander Romanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Islanders place Alexander Romanov on IR

According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve with an upper-body injury (retroactive to October 16th).