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Peter DeBoer Reveals Reason for NY Islanders Line Change

Five games into the 2026-27 NHL season, the New York Islanders have yet to settle on permanent trios for their forward lines. Head coach Peter DeBoer has been shuffling things around, looking for the right combination to generate an offensive spark.

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Why Mathew Barzal Is NY Islanders Player With Most on the Line

The New York Islanders have gotten off to a so-so start in the 2026-27 NHL regular season. There have been some positives, such as the offensive production of Bo Horvat, who has recorded a point in all five games to begin the season.

Adam Boqvist News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Adam Boqvist Signs In Switzerland

With the season well underway and no NHL opportunity materializing, defenseman Adam Boqvist has decided to head overseas. Geneve-Servette in Switzerland announced that they’ve inked the blueliner to a two-year contract.

Logan Stanley News / New York Islanders On SI / October 11

Logan Stanley Bringing Needed Physicality to NY Islanders

The New York Islanders faced a stiff test in their latest game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have consistently been one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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

NY Islanders Veteran Doing Exactly What Team Was Hoping For

The New York Islanders didn’t make many changes to their roster this offseason, with the biggest change being the departure of 14-year veteran and eight-year captain Anders Lee.

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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 / New York Islanders On SI / October 10

NY Islanders' Comeback Attempt Falls Short Against Lightning

Coming off a strong showing by the New York Islanders against the Chicago Blackhawks, they had a much more challenging opponent on Saturday. While the Islanders looked really good against the Blackhawks, it was a true test for the team against the Tampa Bay Lightning in their fifth game of the season.

Bo Horvat News / New York Islanders On SI / October 10

Bo Horvat Avoids Any Lingering Issues From Blow To Head

The New York Islanders picked up a dominant victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in their previous game, winning 4-1. However, there was a scary moment near the end involving their captain, Bo Horvat.

Mathew Barzal News / New York Islanders On SI / October 10

Why Mathew Barzal Will Help NY Islanders' Offense Reach New Level

The New York Islanders’ offense has been struggling the last couple of years. It was one of the main reasons the Islanders missed the playoffs last season, as they failed to qualify by eight points (four games).

Logan Stanley News / New York Islanders On SI / October 10

NY Islanders' Logan Stanley Has Blown Away Expectations So Far

The New York Islanders were able to have a nice bounce-back performance following a loss to the New York Rangers against the Chicago Blackhawks at home.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 9

NY Islanders New-Look Defensive Pairings Shine Against Blackhawks

The New York Islanders suffered a sizable loss when it was revealed that defenseman Alexander Romanov was going to miss 6 to 8 months of action because of a torn ACL.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 9

Bo Horvat Keeps up Red-Hot Start for NY Islanders Against Blackhawks

The New York Islanders have alternated wins and losses thus far this season when entering their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a 1-2-0 record, the Islanders have been looking to find consistency on both ends of the ice, mixing and matching their lineup combinations.

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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.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / October 8

Bo Horvat (2 goals) leads Islanders to comfortable win over Blackhawks

Bo Horvat opened and closed the scoring Thursday night for the New York Islanders, who never trailed in a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Elmont, N.Y.

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Mathew Barzal Making Positive Progress in Return to NY Islanders

The New York Islanders have had some brutal injury luck in the early going of the 2026-27 NHL regular season. One player the team is patiently awaiting a return for is Mathew Barzal.

Alexander Romanov News / New York Islanders On SI / October 8

NY Islanders Showcase Potential New Defensive Pairings With Alexander Romanov Out

The New York Islanders will be back at home on Thursday, hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. However, the team is going to have a different look compared to Tuesday night against the New York Rangers. On Tuesday, the Islanders came up short against the Rangers, losing by a score of 5-2.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / October 8

Semyon Varlamov Has Encouraging Return to NY Islanders

The third game of a regular season normally won’t drum up much attention, but for the New York Islanders, their most recent matchup against the New York Rangers was a special one.

Alexander Romanov News / New York Islanders On SI / October 7

NY Islanders Could Have Massive Blueline Shakeup Following Alexander Romanov Injury

The New York Islanders suffered their second loss of the season on Tuesday against the New York Rangers and have fallen to 1-2 on the season. However,

Alexander Romanov News / Field Level Media / October 7

Islanders D Alexander Romanov (ACL) out 6-8 months

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be sidelined six to eight months after sustaining a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.

Alexander Romanov News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Islanders’ Alexander Romanov to miss 6-8 months with torn ACL

The New York Islanders took a major hit to their blue line on Tuesday night when Alexander Romanov exited their game against their nearby rival New York Rangers, and the news got worse on Wednesday.

Alexander Romanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Alexander Romanov Out 6-8 Months After Surgery

The New York Islanders have received devastating news regarding defenseman Alexander Romanov. According to a team announcement, Romanov required surgery to repair a torn right ACL, putting him on the shelf for the next six to eight months.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Islanders Sign Vladimir Dravecky To Entry-Level Contract

The New York Islanders have signed 2026 fifth-round pick Vladimir Dravecky to his entry-level contract. Dravecky is currently assigned to the OHL’s Guelph Storm, allowing the first year of his deal to slide to next season.

Semyon Varlamov News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov to make first NHL start since 2024

It’s been a long time coming for Semyon Varlamov’s return to the NHL. As the New York Islanders get set to take on their intra-city rivals in the New York Rangers on Tuesday, head coach Pete DeBoer announced at morning skate that Varlamov will start for them, his first NHL game in almost two years.

New York Islanders News / EssentiallySports / October 5

'Too Far Out'– Christopher Bell Delivers Stark Reality Check on Kyle Larson’s Chase Lead

Christopher Bell is sitting 50 points behind Kyle Larson in the Chase rankings, and with six races still to go, he believes that the gap has already become too large to realistically erase in a single race.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

Islanders rout Devils in home-opener shutout

Simon Holmstrom, Brayden Schenn and Bo Horvat scored within a nine-minute span in the second period Saturday night and goalie Ilya Sorokin stopped all 37 shots he faced for the New York Islanders, who won their home opener by routing the New Jersey Devils 6-0.

Mathew Barzal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Islanders fans will love latest Mathew Barzal injury update

The New York Islanders open their 2026-27 season against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night — and one of their most important players could be on the ice for Game 1.