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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 7
Islanders Blank Lightning to Win 2-0
The New York Islanders got the best of the Tampa Bay Lightning again, this time down in Tampa, 2-0. The Islanders have extended their winning streak to three in a row, while the Lightning see their skid extend to an equal number of games.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 6
Islanders get defense, just enough offense to beat Lightning again
Cal Ritchie banked in a third-period power-play goal, Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 shots in a record-tying performance, and the New York Islanders beat the host Tampa Bay Lightning for the second time in five days in Saturday night's 2-0 blanking.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 6
NHL Predictions: Dec 6 Tampa Bay Lightning vs the New York Islanders
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.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5
Islanders’ head coach Patrick Roy called shocking Avs upset in pregame speech
The New York Islanders became the second team to beat the Colorado Avalanche in regulation this season on Thursday night. The Avalanche have been on a torrid pace for most of the year, but Patrick Roy’s Islanders have been a resilient group.
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.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 4
Islanders pile up goals to halt Avalanche's 17-game point streak
Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists Thursday night and the New York Islanders never trailed as they ended the Colorado Avalanche's 17-game point streak with a 6-3 win in Elmont, N.Y.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 4
Big Hype Prospects: Letourneau, Lindstrom, Surin, Pulkkinen
Here, we’re taking a look at the performances of top prospects from across the hockey world.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 4
1 no-brainer change Islanders must make to fix putrid powerplay
The New York Islanders are one of the many Eastern Conference teams hovering around .500 as December begins. While the expectations were low coming into the season, an electric rookie has changed it.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 3
Smoldering Avalanche another challenge for tested Islanders
The New York Islanders have fared well against the NHL's upper echelon this season. Good thing, because their tasks aren't getting any easier. The Islanders close out a seven-game homestand Thursday night when New York faces the red-hot Colorado Avalanche in the final regular-season meeting between the clubs in Elmont, N.Y.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 3
'I'm a grown man, I can stand up for myself': Mikko Rantanen responds to Patrick Roy's threat
In the final minute of that game, Stars forward Mikko Rantanen laid a vicious hit on Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov.
New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / December 2
Ilya Sorokin, Islanders snap Lightning's 7-game win streak
Bo Horvat and Anthony Duclair each scored a goal and Ilya Sorokin carried a shutout deep into the third period Tuesday night for the host New York Islanders, who snapped Tampa Bay's seven-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory in Elmont, N.Y.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 2
NHL Predictions Dec. 2 New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning
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 esteemed team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Mathieu Darche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 1
Islanders rumors: Mathieu Darche’s trade plans amid injury bug
The New York Islanders were one of the feel-good stories of the NHL season after a 6-1 road trip in early November. They were in second place in the Eastern Conference for a quick moment.
Kyle Palmieri News / Total Apex Sports / December 1
Islanders Get Bit By Injury Bug As Kyle Palmieri Suffers Brutal Torn ACL Injury
Just when you thought the New York Islanders were starting to look like a team that could actually make some noise, the injury bug bit again. And this time, it took a massive chunk out of their top six.
Kyle Palmieri News / Daily Faceoff / November 30
Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri placed on injured reserve
The New York Islanders have announced that they have placed winger Kyle Palmieri on injured reserve. The move should come as no surprise after it was announced on Saturday that Palmieri would miss the next six-to-eight months with an ACL tear.
Marc Gatcomb News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30
Islanders recall forward Marc Gatcomb
The New York Islanders announced that forward Marc Gatcomb has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. This recall comes in the aftermath of an injury suffered by veteran winger Kyle Palmieri.
Kyle Palmieri News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29
Islanders veteran winger out six to eight months
ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reported that the Islanders were fearing the worst-case scenario when it came to winger Kyle Palmieri.
Alexander Romanov News / Breakaway on SI / November 24
Islanders Playoff Hopes Take Huge Hit With Latest Injury
The New York Islanders' defensive group took a huge hit recently. Top defender Alexander Romanov suffered an injury in a recent contest against the Dallas Stars.
NHL News / Yardbarker / November 24
Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan are fast approaching, and excitement is building across the NHL for its return to the Games for the first time since Sochi in 2014.
New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / November 23
New York Islanders Defender Out Long Term
The New York Islanders were hit with some tough injury news on Sunday. New York announced that veteran defenceman Alexander Romanov is out for five to six months and will undergo shoulder surgery.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20
Islanders’ Star Rookie Added to Team Canada’s Olympic Eligibility List
One of the most surprising and fast-rising storylines in Canadian hockey took another major step forward this week, as 18-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer has officially entered Olympic drug-testing protocol, making him eligible to be selected for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Games.
NHL News / Yardbarker / November 19
Islanders-Stars game ends with ejection, review and Patrick Roy screaming
The New York Islanders' 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night ended with complete mayhem.
Matthew Schaefer News / NHL Trade Talk / November 15
Islanders’ Star Matthew Schaefer Just Made NHL History in Overtime
The New York Islanders have a budding star on their hands, and he’s making NHL history almost nightly. Matthew Schaefer, just 18 years and 70 days old,
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