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NY Islanders Fairly Viewed as Borderline Playoff Team in Recent Power Rankings

As the New York Islanders get closer to the 10-game mark, who they are going to be this season is still yet to be determined. Following a mostly quiet offseason, the Islanders came into the 2026-27 campaign as a team that has a wide range of outcomes.

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Alexander Romanov Can Get Unique Support From NY Islanders Teammate

The New York Islanders were very excited to see a few of their key contributors who have been absent the last few years return to the ice in the preseason.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / October 16

Semyon Varlamov Proving NY Islanders Right by Trusting Him

One of the reasons that the 2025-26 season fell apart down the stretch for the New York Islanders was their over-reliance on starting goalie Ilya Sorokin.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / October 15

NY Islanders Salvage Point in Sloppy Game Against Senators

The New York Islanders started a two-game road trip north of the border against the Ottawa Senators, who have gotten off to a strong start this season, and were unfortunately on the wrong end of a shootout loss.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Adam Pelech News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

How Adam Pelech became one of the NHL’s best (and most underrated) defensive defensemen

The art of the defensive defenseman is often lost on hockey fans. To be fair to the casual follower, it’s sometimes difficult to properly enjoy a defensive masterclass.

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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 / New York Islanders On SI / October 15

NY Islanders' Matias Maccelli Proving To Be a Great Signing So Far

The New York Islanders were able to pick up a win against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night to move back to the .500 mark at 3-3. In the win, they saw one of their offseason acquisitions continue to play well. Through six games, the Islanders have been able to survive without one of their key players in Mathew Barzal.

Kyle Palmieri News / New York Islanders On SI / October 14

Kyle Palmieri's Big Night Provides Optimism for NY Islanders

Recovering from a torn ACL is not going to keep Kyle Palmieri down for the New York Islanders, with the winger scoring two goals on the ice most recently against the Vancouver Canucks.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 14

Another NY Islanders Blue Line Change Yields Positive Results

The New York Islanders didn’t play their best game against the Vancouver Canucks, but they were able to end their three-game homestand at UBS Arena on a high note, winning 3-2.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 14

NY Islanders Matthew Schaefer Skates Like This NHL Superstar

When the puck hits the stick of New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, fans know something exciting is about to happen. Schaefer’s skating mixed with his stick-handling makes him one of the best defensemen in the NHL, and at 19 years old, he’s only going to get better.

Kyle Palmieri News / Field Level Media / October 13

Kyle Palmieri nets pair as Islanders keep Canucks reeling

Kyle Palmieri scored his first two goals since returning from a knee injury, including the tiebreaking tally in the third period, as the New York Islanders edged the visiting Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night.

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

NY Islanders End Homestand on High Note Beating Canucks

The New York Islanders alternated a win and a loss to start their three-game homestand at UBS Arena, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks before being beaten by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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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 / October 13

NY Islanders Need To Find Way To Generate Early Offense

The New York Islanders have alternated losses and wins through their first five games of the season, entering a matchup with the Vancouver Canucks with a 2-3-0 record.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / October 13

NY Islanders Have Massive Special Teams Advantage Over Canucks

The New York Islanders are looking to end their homestand at UBS Arena on a high note against the Vancouver Canucks. Both teams are entering the contest coming off a loss.

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

NY Islanders' Prospect Pool Correctly Receives Strong Grade With Plethora of Talent

The New York Islanders are five games into the season, and there is still a bit of uncertainty about what this team is going to be this season. However,

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 12

Peter DeBoer Reveals Reason for NY Islanders Line Change

Five games into the 2026-27 NHL season, the New York Islanders have yet to settle on permanent trios for their forward lines. Head coach Peter DeBoer has been shuffling things around, looking for the right combination to generate an offensive spark.

Mathew Barzal News / New York Islanders On SI / October 12

Why Mathew Barzal Is NY Islanders Player With Most on the Line

The New York Islanders have gotten off to a so-so start in the 2026-27 NHL regular season. There have been some positives, such as the offensive production of Bo Horvat, who has recorded a point in all five games to begin the season.

Adam Boqvist News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Adam Boqvist Signs In Switzerland

With the season well underway and no NHL opportunity materializing, defenseman Adam Boqvist has decided to head overseas. Geneve-Servette in Switzerland announced that they’ve inked the blueliner to a two-year contract.

Logan Stanley News / New York Islanders On SI / October 11

Logan Stanley Bringing Needed Physicality to NY Islanders

The New York Islanders faced a stiff test in their latest game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have consistently been one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

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

NY Islanders Veteran Doing Exactly What Team Was Hoping For

The New York Islanders didn’t make many changes to their roster this offseason, with the biggest change being the departure of 14-year veteran and eight-year captain Anders Lee.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / October 10

NY Islanders' Comeback Attempt Falls Short Against Lightning

Coming off a strong showing by the New York Islanders against the Chicago Blackhawks, they had a much more challenging opponent on Saturday. While the Islanders looked really good against the Blackhawks, it was a true test for the team against the Tampa Bay Lightning in their fifth game of the season.