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Islanders HC Patrick Roy drops honest reaction to Mathew Barzal slashing ejection

The New York Islanders’ 4–2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday was defined as much by a late third-period collapse as it was by Mathew Barzal’s ejection, which drew a clear and unapologetic response from head coach Patrick Roy.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

David Rittich News / Field Level Media / December 27

David Rittich, Islanders turn in defensive gem to beat Rangers

Backup goalie David Rittich stopped all 27 shots he faced Saturday night for the host New York Islanders, who outlasted the New York Rangers 2-0 in Elmont, N.Y.

Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

Islanders’ Bo Horvat returns to lineup after five-game absence

New York Islanders’ head coach Patrick Roy announced Saturday that forward Bo Horvat is back in the lineup for their game against the New York Rangers.

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.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27

Islanders Place Ilya Sorokin On IR, Recall Marcus Hogberg

When the Islanders assigned Marcus Hogberg back to the minors during the holiday break, the hope was that Ilya Sorokin would be ready to return to the

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

NHL Predictions: December 27th New York Rangers vs New York Islanders

Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey ! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games all season long.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 26

Islanders ready to continue progress against Rangers

The New York Rangers haven't hit the road to face the New York Islanders since Apr. 10, when Rangers fans filled UBS Arena and roared as their team rolled to a lopsided win that called into question the Islanders' short- and long-term future.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Islanders’ Shift to Uptempo Hockey Keeping Them Competitive in Metro

The New York Islanders have been one of the bigger surprises in the NHL this season. They sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division with 44 points and are just three points behind the Carolina Hurricanes for first place.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / December 25

Islanders Celebrate Holidays with Player Gifts

The New York Islanders' social media admins have been making waves across social media thanks to an idea to get the franchise and fans in the holiday spirit.

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Marshall Warren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Marshall Warren lived ‘dream’ in home debut with Islanders

The New York Islanders have been riddled with injuries this campaign. The injury to Alexander Romanov left a hole on the blue line, which has recently been filled by Marshall Warren.

Isaiah George News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Islanders’ Isaiah George Out Week-To-Week

New York Islanders defenseman Isaiah George is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, according to The Hockey News’ Stefen Rosner. George, who is currently

Ilya Sorokin News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin dealing with nagging ‘issue’, out until after holiday break

One of the better netminders in the NHL is going to have some rest and recovery for the next few days. On Monday, the New York Islanders announced that goaltender Ilya Sorokin has a small “nagging issue” and is going to let him rest through the holiday break.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19