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Breaking Down NY Islanders Upcoming West Coast Trip

The New York Islanders will follow Saturday night's loss against the New Jersey Devils with a three-game West Coast trip that will begin with them facing the San Jose Sharks.

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New York Islanders Visit San Jose Sharks on Monday

The New York Islanders take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose on Monday, Nov. 9, at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Islanders are 7-6-3 and have lost three straight.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 9

Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli & Ryan Pulock Getting Close for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are set to begin a three-game road trip on the West Coast with a visit to the San Jose Sharks before taking on the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks for the remainder of the week.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / November 9

Matthew Schaefer Proves He Knows How To Throw Down for NY Islanders

Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders and Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils may be two of the more skill-based defensemen of the younger age group in the NHL, but the pair have certainly proved that they know how to throw down, too.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 8

NY Have Great Update on Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli & Ryan Pulock

The New York Islanders weren’t able to end their homestand at UBS Arena on a high note, losing 5-4 to the New Jersey Devils, but at least they managed to get a point as the 5-4 loss came in overtime.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Islanders’ Stanley fined for slashing Devils’ Hischier

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Sunday that New York Islanders defenseman Logan Stanley has been fined $3,865 for slashing New Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 8

Islanders' Stanley has been fined the maximum for slashing Devils' Hischier

Islanders defender Logan Stanley has been fined the maximum for slashing Devils forward Nico Hischier

Stanley's 6-foot-7, 231-pound frame adds to his reputation as a dangerous player known for his history of engaging in physical play with opponents.

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 7

NY Islanders Correctly Tumble Down NHL Power Rankings

The New York Islanders have done as well as they can to stay afloat given how many injuries the team has. Heading into their game against the New Jersey Devils, they have a 7-6-2 record.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 7

NY Islanders Prepare To Face NJ Devils on Military Appreciation Night

The New York Islanders will show their appreciation for military service on Saturday, November 7th, as they host the New Jersey Devils. After a 5-3 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday evening, New York will look for a bounce-back win against another divisional rival.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 6

NY Islanders Shaking up Lines Ahead of NJ Devils Matchup

The New York Islanders returned from their extended break to host the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena. While the team didn’t come away with a win, head coach Peter DeBoer found a lot of positives in how his team played.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 6

Takeaways From NY Islanders Loss to Carolina Hurricanes

The New York Islanders displayed some of their biggest flaws in their 5-3 loss against the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday evening. Their struggles ultimately were too much to get past one of the premier teams like Carolina.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Viral Sports News / November 6

New York Islanders Acquire 12-Year NHL Veteran

The New York Islanders have added veteran defenseman Ben Hutton on a one-year contract, converting the professional tryout he signed earlier in the week into a full NHL deal.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 5

NY Islanders Would Legitimize Playoff Hopes With Win Over Hurricanes

For the New York Islanders, a Nov. 5 showing against the Carolina Hurricanes is a must-win. The Islanders (7-5-2) currently sit near the middle of the pack in the Metropolitan Division with 16 points.