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NY Islanders Duo Showing Excellent Chemistry on Ice

Consistent offensive production has been hard to come by for the New York Islanders at points this season. Some of that can certainly be attributed to being without so many key contributors.

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NY Islanders Beat Kings To Snap Lengthy LA Losing Streak

The New York Islanders ended their four-game skid on Thursday evening with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. This win marked the first time New York had beaten LA on the road since 2018 and was a much-needed victory in order to try to get the team back on track.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 13

Matias Maccelli, Ryan Pulock Have Impactful Returns to NY Islanders

The New York Islanders were riding a four-game winless streak entering their game against the Los Angeles Kings, a team that has dominated them in recent history.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 13

Why the NY Islanders Should Consider Trading for Matvei Michkov

The Philadelphia Flyers' management has been put in one of the toughest positions imaginable. Matvei Michkov, the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NHL

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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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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 13

Isles halt skid, topple Kings on Brayden Schenn's 3-point night

Brayden Schenn had a goal and two assists to help the visiting New York Islanders snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

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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.

Matias Maccelli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Islanders Activate Matias Maccelli

According to Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters, the New York Islanders are expected to activate winger Matias Maccelli from the injured reserve ahead of tonight’s contest against the Los Angeles Kings.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Islanders’ Pageau out with lower-body injury, Maccelli, Pulock returns to lineup

The New York Islanders will have a reshuffled lineup for Thursday’s road game against the Los Angeles Kings. The Islanders have announced that forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau will miss Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury, while forward Matias Maccelli and defenseman Ryan Pulock will return.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 12

NY Islanders Need To Make Most Out of West Coast Trip

The New York Islanders traveled to the West Coast to take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Arena on Nov. 9, where they lost the game in a shootout, 3-2. The

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 11

2 NY Islanders Prospect Coming off Multi-Point Game Streaks

The New York Islanders have been struggling to consistently generate offense this season, which is a major reason they have managed to record a single point in two straight games but are winless in their last four.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 11

NY Islanders Could Get Reinforcements Against LA Kings

The New York Islanders have gotten a point in each of their last two games, but they are winless in their last four contests. They will be looking to snap that streak against the Los Angeles Kings in the second game of their three-game West Coast trip through California.

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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.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 11

Matthew Schaefer in League of His Own for Durability, Endurance

The New York Islanders have been counting on a lot of players to step up into more prominent roles with several key contributors dealing with injuries.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 10

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.

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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.

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

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.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 9

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 8