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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

NHL Predictions Oct. 18 New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Bo Horvat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Bo Horvat’s hat trick earns Islanders star 1st Iron Man helmet

The New York Islanders finally got in the win column for the first time in 2025-26 on Thursday night — and Bo Horvat was the catalyst. The star forward scored a hat trick, including the game-winning goal late in regulation, in a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at UBS Arena.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Islanders, Senators clash after breakthrough victories

Bo Horvat waited nearly six years to collect his second career hat trick on Thursday night, when he helped the New York Islanders avoid a far less noble bit of history.

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

3 Reasons for Islanders’ Disappointing Start to the Season

The New York Islanders have a situation brewing, and it isn’t a pleasant one. Scoring has been an issue for this organization for a couple of years, but the dismal start to the season has highlighted new problems that underscore the poor quality on the ice.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Islanders’ rookie Matthew Schaefer puts name in history books with 4-game point streak

Thursday night’s matchup with Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers was a special one for New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer. If the first four games of his NHL career are any indication, the 2025 first-overall pick is well on his way to being one of the top offensive defensemen in the league.

Bo Horvat News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Horvat’s Hat Trick Leads Islanders to 4-2 Victory Over Oilers

The New York Islanders (1-3-0) hosted the Edmonton Oilers (2-1-1) on Thursday evening (Oct. 16), with the home team coming away with a 4-2 win for New York’s first victory of the season, while handing the Oilers their first regulation loss.

Bo Horvat News / Field Level Media / October 16

Bo Horvat (hat trick), Isles top Oilers for 1st win of season

Bo Horvat collected his second career hat trick Thursday night as the New York Islanders snapped their season-opening three-game losing streak, beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 in Elmont, N.Y.

Ilya Sorokin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Serious Flaw in Columnist’s Sorokin Trade Proposal to Oilers’

A recent trade proposal from Heavy.com suggesting the Edmonton Oilers acquire Ilya Sorokin from the New York Islanders makes for flashy discussion—but it overlooks a major issue that makes the deal highly unlikely.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Islanders’ Patrick Roy gives Ilya Sorokin ‘trust’ message amid shaky start to season

The New York Islanders are the only team in the NHL without a point in the 2025-26 season. They have three regulation losses despite Matthew Schaefer’s emergence on the national scene.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

NHL Predictions: Oct. 16 New York Islanders Vs Edmonton Oilers

Welcome back to another round of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Kings recall Erik Portillo on emergency basis

The Kings announced they’ve recalled goalie Erik Portillo from AHL Ontario under emergency conditions. As he’s an emergency call-up, the Kings don’t have to open a roster spot for him – although they wouldn’t have had to anyway with an existing opening.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / October 15

Are the Islanders already in trouble after just three games?

The New York Islanders have stumbled out of the gate with an 0–3 record — their worst start in over a decade and a troubling sign for a team expected to contend for at least a playoff spot.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

DFO Fantasy Show – Islanders & Rangers Check-In: The State of New York

Brock Seguin is joined by Stefen Rosner (NHL.com, The Elmonters) and Jonny Lazarus (Daily Faceoff, Morning Cuppa Hockey) to talk about the State of New York.

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Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer makes franchise history with assist vs Jets

The New York Islanders have dropped to 0-3-0 on the season, but they have a bright spot. Matthew Schaefer scored his first NHL goal in game two and extended his points streak in game three against the Winnipeg Jets.

Calum Ritchie News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Islanders reassign former first-round pick to AHL

According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have reassigned forward Calum Ritchie to the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. Ritchie had begun the year on the season-opening injured reserve, working his way back from a lower-body issue.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer’s emotional reaction to 1st NHL goal

The New York Islanders lost 4-2 to the Washington Capitals at UBS Arena on October 11. Despite the loss, the No. 1 pick of the 2025 draft, Matthew Schaefer scored what was his first NHL goal in his first home game, poking in a rebound early in the third to cut the deficit to 4–2.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / October 12

Isles rookie Matthew Schaefer is already setting records

The New York Islanders have yet to record a win through their first two games. But the Islanders have found a cornerstone player in rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer.

Schaefer scores first NHL goal

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube defends controversial roster decision

Charlie Lindgren shuts out Rangers to help Capitals pick up win

Penguins’ Kris Letang out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Panthers' Jonah Gadjovich signs extension through 2027-28

Jonathan Drouin News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Islanders’ Drouin Faces Suspension After Costly Hit vs. Penguins

In the season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New York Islanders were already trailing late when tempers flared in the final seconds. With just 14.2 seconds remaining in the third period, forward Jonathan Drouin and Connor Dewar clashed in front of the Penguins’ net.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 11

Islanders Forward Suspended for Cross-Check

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 recently for what seems like the first time the Penguins have been able to defeat the Islanders in years.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

New York Islanders Forward Suspended One Game

The New York Islanders will be without one of their new forwards for one game. News emerged on Friday that forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended for one game after a cross-checking incident.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

When the New York Islanders moved way up at the NHL Draft lottery to obtain the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, they knew they would have an opportunity to add a game-breaking defenseman to their lineup.

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Mathew Barzal News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Why Mathew Barzal thinks the New York Islanders can be the new Dallas Stars

Mathew Barzal was just so happy to be talking hockey at all. That may come as a surprise given how grim things have been for the New York Islanders over the past four seasons.