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Simon Holmstrom's first hat trick powers Islanders past Ducks

Simon Holmstrom recorded his first career hat trick to help the visiting New York Islanders pull away for a 6-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.

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Islanders’ Mathew Barzal to make season debut vs. Ducks

There’s excitement on Long Island, as a star player is set to return to action. On Saturday, the New York Islanders activated forward Mathew Barzal from injured reserve.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 14

New York Takes on Anaheim Saturday at Honda Center

The New York Islanders visit the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Honda Center, with puck drop at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Islanders are 8-6-4. New York beat Los Angeles Kings 5-2 on Thursday, Nov.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Islanders Activate Mathew Barzal, Place Kyle MacLean On Waivers

The Islanders are set to welcome back a key part of their offense. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve activated center Mathew Barzal off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, forward Kyle MacLean has been placed on waivers with a non-roster designation.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / November 14

Matthew Schaefer’s Greatest Achievements Through First 100 Games

The New York Islanders franchise changed forever when they defied the odds and won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery. That put them in position to select star defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 14

NY Islanders Duo Showing Excellent Chemistry on Ice

Consistent offensive production has been hard to come by for the New York Islanders at points this season. Some of that can certainly be attributed to being without so many key contributors.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 13

NY Islanders Beat Kings To Snap Lengthy LA Losing Streak

The New York Islanders ended their four-game skid on Thursday evening with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. This win marked the first time New York had beaten LA on the road since 2018 and was a much-needed victory in order to try to get the team back on track.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 13

Matias Maccelli, Ryan Pulock Have Impactful Returns to NY Islanders

The New York Islanders were riding a four-game winless streak entering their game against the Los Angeles Kings, a team that has dominated them in recent history.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Matvei Michkov News / New York Islanders On SI / November 13

Why the NY Islanders Should Consider Trading for Matvei Michkov

The Philadelphia Flyers' management has been put in one of the toughest positions imaginable. Matvei Michkov, the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NHL

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 13

Isles halt skid, topple Kings on Brayden Schenn's 3-point night

Brayden Schenn had a goal and two assists to help the visiting New York Islanders snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

Ilya Sorokin News / New York Islanders On SI / November 12

Ilya Sorokin Can Be Vezina Contender With Help From NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are currently on a four-game skid and having trouble finding a way to get themselves going. As the team is struggling and battling through injuries, their goaltender, Ilya Sorokin, has been a significant reason why his team has been able to stay in games despite their recent losses.

Matias Maccelli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Islanders Activate Matias Maccelli

According to Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters, the New York Islanders are expected to activate winger Matias Maccelli from the injured reserve ahead of tonight’s contest against the Los Angeles Kings.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Islanders’ Pageau out with lower-body injury, Maccelli, Pulock returns to lineup

The New York Islanders will have a reshuffled lineup for Thursday’s road game against the Los Angeles Kings. The Islanders have announced that forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau will miss Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury, while forward Matias Maccelli and defenseman Ryan Pulock will return.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 12

NY Islanders Morning Skate Has More Questions Than Answers With JG Pageau Exit

The New York Islanders' morning skate ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Kings was an eventful one. Andrew Gross of Newsday was providing updates on X, and there were a dizzying number of updates provided that would confuse even the most plugged-in Islanders fans.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 12

NY Islanders Finding Ways to Give Credit to Fanbase

When it comes to attendance at UBS Arena, the New York Islanders have certainly fared better. In the ongoing regular season, the Islanders currently sit

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 12

NY Islanders Need To Make Most Out of West Coast Trip

The New York Islanders traveled to the West Coast to take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Arena on Nov. 9, where they lost the game in a shootout, 3-2. The

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 11

2 NY Islanders Prospect Coming off Multi-Point Game Streaks

The New York Islanders have been struggling to consistently generate offense this season, which is a major reason they have managed to record a single point in two straight games but are winless in their last four.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 8

Islanders' Stanley has been fined the maximum for slashing Devils' Hischier

Islanders defender Logan Stanley has been fined the maximum for slashing Devils forward Nico Hischier

Stanley's 6-foot-7, 231-pound frame adds to his reputation as a dangerous player known for his history of engaging in physical play with opponents.

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NHL News / Viral Sports News / November 6

New York Islanders Acquire 12-Year NHL Veteran

The New York Islanders have added veteran defenseman Ben Hutton on a one-year contract, converting the professional tryout he signed earlier in the week into a full NHL deal.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Islanders Reassign Isaiah George; Ryan Pulock Out Week-To-Week

Nov. 1st: According to a team announcement, the Islanders have returned George to AHL Hamilton. Still, George may return relatively soon. The Islanders later announced that Pulock is expected to miss two to four weeks with his upper-body ailment.