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Barzal Healthy Scratch Sends Message About Islanders’ Culture

There are a few New York Islanders fans who aren’t thrilled about the news that Mat Barzal is being made a healthy scratch on Thursday, but the organization has made one thing very clear with the move: no one is above the team.

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Islanders’ Barzal to be a healthy scratch against Hurricanes on Oct. 30

The New York Islanders will be without center Mathew Barzal in their lineup when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, NC, on Thursday night.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

NHL Predictions: Oct. 30 New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes

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.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 29

Islanders, Hurricanes enter showdown plagued by blown leads

The New York Islanders' most recent trip to the playoffs in April 2024 was marred by an inability to hold onto leads and a tendency to allow goals in spurts during a five-game loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Matthew Schaefer News / Sporting News / October 29

Islanders have reached a major Matthew Schaefer deadline

New York, technically, has a decision to make.

Patrick Roy News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

How Patrick Roy Is Transitioning the Islanders Into an Offensive Team

The New York Islanders are showing clear signs this season of transforming from a defense-first squad into a legitimately-dangerous offensive unit. Under

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

NHL Predictions: Oct. 28 New York Islanders Vs Boston Bruins

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.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer is living up to star billing – and so much more

It’s hard to be an 18-year-old NHL defenseman. Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, Lane Hutson, Zach Werenski and Adam Fox were all in college at that age. It took Thomas Harley and Evan Bouchard some time to become everyday players.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Emil Heineman Emerging as the Steal of the Noah Dobson Trade for the Islanders

When the Islanders traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens in June 2025, many believed Montreal clearly got the better end of the deal. Dobson, just 25 years old, came off a 39-point (10 goals, 29 assists) season in 71 games, with over 23 minutes of ice time on average.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

NHL Predictions: October 25th New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 24

Is Islanders’ Hot Start For Real?

The New York Islanders have won four straight games after they put up seven goals on the Detroit Red Wings. That win has them in the Eastern Conference playoff race early on, an encouraging sign for a team entering the year with plenty of questions and doubt.

Marshall Warren News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Islanders’ Marshall Warren to make NHL debut on Oct. 25

The hometown kid will make his NHL debut for the New York Islanders. According to head coach Patrick Roy, defenseman Marshall Warren will draw into the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / October 24

Islanders set to host 2027 All-Star Weekend

The New York Islanders will host the 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., the league announced on Friday. The move comes on the heels of the NHL canceling the Olympic send-off event that was set for the UBS Arena in February.

Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Is One of a Kind in NHL History

The New York Islanders have found themselves a gem. Sure, we’re in the early stages of this new season, but the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer, is a runaway favorite for the Calder Trophy.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23