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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer reaches milestone, on verge of rookie record
With 21 games left in the regular season after Sunday, New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is putting together a season that may go down as the greatest ever for a first-year player on the blue line.
Anders Lee News / Field Level Media / March 1
Anders Lee's game-winner downs Panthers, caps another Islanders comeback
Anders Lee scored the game-winning goal with 30.9 seconds left Sunday night for the surging New York Islanders, who overcame another two-goal deficit to beat the Florida Panthers, 5-4, in Elmont.
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / March 1
Why Islanders' Matthew Schaefer is runaway favorite for NHL's Calder Trophy
Even though there is more than a month remaining in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, there is one individual award race that you can probably wrap up and stop discussing.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / March 1
Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin out day-to-day with lower-body injury
New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury and did not dress for Sunday’s game against the Florida Panthers.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 28
Islanders again own overtime, edge Blue Jackets
Simon Holmstrom scored with 3:12 left in overtime for the visiting New York Islanders, who remained perfect in the extra session and earned another comeback win by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28
Trade Deadline Primer: New York Islanders
With the Olympic break over, the trade deadline is under a week away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? Next up is the Islanders.
Anthony Duclair News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28
Islanders Shopping Anthony Duclair
The Islanders have deemed themselves at least soft buyers heading into the deadline after their pickups of Carson Soucy and Ondřej Palát before the Olympic break.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 27
Islanders calling on Blues forwards ahead of trade deadline
The New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime on Thursday to restart the season. They are holding onto the final Metropolitan Division playoff spot, but may be looking for some reinforcements.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26
Islanders’ Anders Lee hits Matthew Schaefer with glowing praise after Canadiens win
The New York Islanders are back in action after the NHL’s Olympic break ended. The Islanders have something to play for down the stretch, as they are currently third in the Metropolitan Division.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 26
Islanders tie game late, send Canadiens to OT loss
Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored the game-winner at 1:46 of overtime as the visiting New York Islanders rallied for a 4-3 victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / February 26
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer sets NHL record for goals by 18-year-old defenseman
The incredible freshman season for last year’s first-overall pick continues. On Thursday night, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer scored the 17th and 18th goals of his rookie campaign, setting the record for most goals by an 18-year-old blueliner in NHL history.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 26
NHL Predictions: Feb 26 New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens
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.
New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / February 24
Islanders Announce Trade After NHL Olympic Freeze
The New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues completed a depth trade during the NHL Olympic break, with the Islanders acquiring forward Matt Luff in exchange for forward Julien Gauthier.
Victor Eklund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9
Victor Eklund Expected To Play In North America Next Season
It has been a solid post-draft season for Islanders prospect Victor Eklund. Making the jump to the SHL level for the first time, he has put up 16 points in 34 games with Djurgardens while averaging 14:38 of playing time.
New York Islanders News / Professor Press Box / February 7
Between the Pipes: Battlin’ Billy Smith—The Heart of the Long Island Dynasty
When people look back on the New York Islanders’ glory years, it’s easy to get caught up in the legendary scorers and the Hall of Fame defense. But anyone who watched those four straight Stanley Cups unfold knows there was always one steady presence holding everything together: Billy Smith.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / February 7
Islanders have flexibility to be active ahead of NHL Trade Deadline
One of the most intriguing factors surrounding NHL trade deadline season is seeing how surprisingly strong teams conduct themselves and what first-year general managers do to leave their mark on their rosters.
New York Islanders News / The Lead / February 3
Islanders Recent Trades Provide Depth and Stability
In the 2025-2026 NHL season, the New York Islanders exceeded the expectations of most fans. After selecting number one in the NHL Draft, the Islanders were expected to be in the midst of a retool.
Mathew Barzal News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25
Mathew Barzal’s Benching and Call Out a Rare Sight in Today’s NHL
The New York Islanders were shut out 5-0 at home by the red-hot Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. While the lopsided score might have shocked some, what was even more surprising—especially for those who didn’t watch and only saw the box score—was that Mathew Barzal logged just 12:45 of ice time.
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