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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31

Islanders keep Alex Ovechkin at 899 goals in win over Caps

Bo Horvat scored the go-ahead goal 4:29 into the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 22 saves, lifting the visiting New York Islanders to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Matthew Schaefer stays hot with rare Islanders feat in Hurricanes clash

It’s so far, so good for New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who has lived up to his billing as the top overall selection in this year’s NHL Draft.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

Barzal Healthy Scratch Sends Message About Islanders’ Culture

There are a few New York Islanders fans who aren’t thrilled about the news that Mat Barzal is being made a healthy scratch on Thursday, but the organization has made one thing very clear with the move: no one is above the team.

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Mathew Barzal News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Islanders’ Barzal to be a healthy scratch against Hurricanes on Oct. 30

The New York Islanders will be without center Mathew Barzal in their lineup when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, NC, on Thursday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

NHL Predictions: Oct. 30 New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 29

Islanders, Hurricanes enter showdown plagued by blown leads

The New York Islanders' most recent trip to the playoffs in April 2024 was marred by an inability to hold onto leads and a tendency to allow goals in spurts during a five-game loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Matthew Schaefer News / Sporting News / October 29

Islanders have reached a major Matthew Schaefer deadline

New York, technically, has a decision to make.

Patrick Roy News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

How Patrick Roy Is Transitioning the Islanders Into an Offensive Team

The New York Islanders are showing clear signs this season of transforming from a defense-first squad into a legitimately-dangerous offensive unit. Under

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

NHL Predictions: Oct. 28 New York Islanders Vs Boston Bruins

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

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer is living up to star billing – and so much more

It’s hard to be an 18-year-old NHL defenseman. Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, Lane Hutson, Zach Werenski and Adam Fox were all in college at that age. It took Thomas Harley and Evan Bouchard some time to become everyday players.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

NHL Predictions: October 25th New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers

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

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New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 24

Is Islanders’ Hot Start For Real?

The New York Islanders have won four straight games after they put up seven goals on the Detroit Red Wings. That win has them in the Eastern Conference playoff race early on, an encouraging sign for a team entering the year with plenty of questions and doubt.

Marshall Warren News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Islanders’ Marshall Warren to make NHL debut on Oct. 25

The hometown kid will make his NHL debut for the New York Islanders. According to head coach Patrick Roy, defenseman Marshall Warren will draw into the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23