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On YouTubeMatthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer reveals veteran’s joke after tying NHL record
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has made NHL history all season long. He is putting the finishing touches on one of the best rookie seasons of all-time.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 9
Islanders bombard Maple Leafs to secure crucial win
The New York Islanders secured a sorely needed two points with a 5-3 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs in their first game with Peter DeBoer as head coach.
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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
Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / April 9
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer ties single-season rookie defenseman goals record
Matthew Schaefer’s incredible rookie season continues to get more and more historic, as the New York Islanders defenseman has tied the record for most goals by a rookie defenseman in a single season.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 9
NHL Predictions: New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs, April 9
Welcome back to 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 / Daily Faceoff / April 8
Were the Islanders prioritizing flair over fit with Pete DeBoer hiring?
The New York Islanders stunned the hockey world when they parted ways with head coach Patrick Roy and brought in Pete DeBoer as head coach, but is DeBoer the guy to fix their project?
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Key Islanders defenseman targeting return from shoulder injury before playoffs
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov could rejoin the lineup before the conclusion of the regular season, general manager Mathieu Darche said on Monday.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Islanders’ Mathieu Darche denies Patrick Roy locker room speculation after firing
The New York Islanders made a massive change right before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Patrick Roy was fired with only four games remaining in the regular season.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Rick DiPietro questions Patrick Roy’s effort in final games as Islanders coach
The New York Islanders’ fall from grace, which led to Patrick Roy’s firing, was a tough look for the franchise. The team had some injury concerns, and their underlying numbers weren’t great, but despite all that, Mathieu Darche made some bold moves at the trade deadline to build the team up for the playoffs.
Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Matthew Schaefer makes bonkers NHL history with historic rookie season
Matthew Schaefer’s rookie season with the New York Islanders may have been one of the best in recent NHL history. Sometimes it’s easier for a forward to enter the league and contribute in his first season, but it’s rare for a defenseman to fit as seamlessly as Schaefer has.
Peter DeBoer News / Field Level Media / April 6
Report: Islanders sign new head coach Peter DeBoer through 2028-29
The New York Islanders agreed on a contract with new head coach Peter DeBoer through the 2028-29 season, ESPN reported Monday. In a stunning end-of-season move Sunday, the struggling Islanders fired head coach Patrick Roy and replaced him with the well-traveled DeBoer.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 7
Islanders GM on Pete DeBoer hiring: 'It's like grabbing the No. 1 free agent on the market'
The top hockey executive on Long Island is excited about his latest move.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 6
Islanders’ Decision to Fire Roy, Hire DeBoer Is Risky, But Potentially Rewarding
The New York Islanders have made a gutsy decision. On Sunday, management fired head coach Patrick Roy as the team sits one point out of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with four games remaining.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 6
Why did the Islanders make a coaching change?
The news coming out of Long Island on Easter Sunday was both surprising and head-scratching. With just four games remaining in the team’s regular season, the New York Islanders decided it was time for a change behind the bench, firing head coach Patrick Roy.
New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / April 5
New York Islanders Make Stunning Move Late in Season
Major NHL news broke on Sunday, with the New York Islanders making a stunning move. The writing had been on the wall for Patrick Roy. The Islanders’ recent four-game slide and 3-7 mark in their last 10 games forced the organization to make a crucial decision.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5
Islanders rumors: Defensive concerns around Ilya Sorokin led to Patrick Roy firing
The New York Islanders fired head coach Patrick Roy on Sunday, replacing him with Peter DeBoer. Roy, a Hall-of-Fame goalie, was the coach for 197 regular-season games.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5
Islanders' firing of Patrick Roy changes perception about present, future
The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy and announced the hiring of veteran coach Pete DeBoer in a stunning move on Easter Sunday.
New York Islanders News / The Lead / April 2
Calum Ritchie Has Benefited Most From Islanders’ Brayden Schenn Trade
The 2025-26 season for the New York Islanders has gone better than many expected. While sitting in a playoff spot around the trade deadline, General Manager Mathieu Darche looked to reward the team by upgrading the roster via trade.
Emil Heineman News / The Hockey Writers / March 31
Emil Heineman Has Quietly Become a Major Depth Contributor for the Islanders
When you think of the pillars of success the New York Islanders have built around this season, the names that come to mind are Matthew Schaefer, Mat Barzal, Bo Horvat, Ilya Sorokin, and the stars of that roster.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 30
Sidney Crosby moves up all-time list in Penguins' offensive explosion
In a battle between two teams fighting to secure a playoff spot, the Pittsburgh Penguins dominated the New York Islanders to the tune of 8-3 on Monday night.
Ilya Sorokin News / The Hockey Writers / March 28
Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin Should Be the Vezina Trophy Favorite
Ilya Sorokin has been one of the best players in the NHL this season. The Russian goaltender has been the catalyst for the New York Islanders‘ return to form this season.
Ilya Sorokin News / Yardbarker / March 22
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history with latest shutout
A big reason why the New York Islanders have contended this season has been the play in net by goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
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