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NY Islanders Shootout Struggles Continue in Loss to Sharks

The New York Islanders' losing streak was extended to four games on Monday evening after they suffered a 3-2 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks. Despite Ilya Sorokin's brilliance, New York was unable to get a win they desperately needed, as San Jose ultimately snapped their five-game losing streak.

Ilya Sorokin News / New York Islanders On SI / November 10

NY Islanders Poor Defense Leaving Ilya Sorokin Out To Dry

The New York Islanders know they have an advantage in net most nights they take the ice with Ilya Sorokin. One of the best goaltenders in the world, he has been performing at a high level once again during the 2026-27 NHL season.

Victor Eklund News / New York Islanders On SI / November 10

NY Islanders’ Victor Eklund Draws Comparison To Hurricanes Forward

The New York Islanders have been battling thus far in the 2026-27 NHL regular season, trying to keep things afloat despite several key contributors battling injuries.

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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?

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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 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.

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.

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.

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

NY Islanders Need Players To Continue Stepping up Shorthanded

The New York Islanders have been hit hard by the injury bug during the 2026-27 NHL regular season, losing several key contributors already. Defenseman Alexander Romanov suffered the most severe injury, hurting his ACL and likely missing the remainder of the season.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Devils Beat Islanders 5-4

The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime on Saturday night at UBS Arena, and Jake Allen made 19 saves. Anthony Duclair scored at 15:06 in the first period, set up by Simon Holmstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau.

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.

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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 / 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.

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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 / Field Level Media / November 5

Rested Islanders face tall task against Hurricanes

Mathew Barzal, who scored the game-winning goal against Carolina in the New York Islanders' most recent playoff victory nearly 2 1/2 years ago, won't play versus the Hurricanes on Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Islanders sign Stanley Cup-winning defenseman to professional tryout

The New York Islanders are decimated on the blue line, with Alexander Romanov likely out for the season with a torn ACL and Ryan Pulock recently joining him on the shelf with an upper-body injury.

Matthew Schaefer News / Ball Exclusives / November 2

Matthew Schaefer Dedicates Cancer Center Room to Late Mother

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer attended the unveiling of a child support room named for his late mother, Jennifer Schaefer, at the R.J.

New York Islanders News / EssentiallySports / November 2

NHL Punishes Islanders’ Player For Game Misconduct After Kneeing Opponent In Tough Scenes

Emil Heineman stuck out his knee with the score still 0-0 in the first period. The NHL officials gave him a five-minute major and ejected him on the spot.

Ryan Pulock News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Islanders’ Ryan Pulock out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

The New York Islanders will be without a veteran blueliner for up to a month. On Sunday, the Islanders announced that defenseman Ryan Pulock will be out two to four weeks with an upper-body injury.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Islanders Reassign Isaiah George; Ryan Pulock Out Week-To-Week

Nov. 1st: According to a team announcement, the Islanders have returned George to AHL Hamilton. Still, George may return relatively soon. The Islanders later announced that Pulock is expected to miss two to four weeks with his upper-body ailment.

Isaiah George News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Islanders Recall Isaiah George

The Islanders have recalled defenseman Isaiah George from AHL Hamilton, the team announced. The recall comes with Ryan Pulock sidelined by an upper-body injury he suffered early in Thursday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / October 29

Matthew Schaefer's overtime winner lifts Islanders over Wild

Matthew Schaefer scored the winning goal 33 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Matthew Highmore News / Inside The Rink / October 30

AHL Game Recap: Highmore Wins It in Overtime as Hammers Beat Wolf Pack

The Hartford Wolf Pack and Hamilton Hammers renewed a former rivalry Thursday night in a back-and-forth matchup that needed overtime to decide a winner.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Matthew Schaefer becomes first player post-lockout to play all five minutes of OT

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer exceeded all expectations in his rookie campaign last season. Now, just a dozen games into his sophomore season, he’s done something we haven’t seen in over 20 years.

Matthew Schaefer impresses yet again with lengthy overtime

Predators rally from 3-goal hole, but Islanders prevail in shootout

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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Islanders Make Multiple Roster Moves

The New York Islanders made a series of transactions this morning, all with the salary cap as a chief concern. First, the Islanders announced they moved forwards Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli to the injured reserve, each with a lower-body injury.