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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer joins 4-player club with monster start to career

The New York Islanders are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. While a defeat on home ice is never an enjoyable experience for fans, they did witness history with their rookie phenom, as Matthew Schaefer continues the historic start to his career.

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Islanders’ Patrick Roy gives biggest key for New York to win games

The New York Islanders were outmatched 3-1 by the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, giving Boston a clean sweep in their season matchups. Despite controlling possession and outshooting the Bruins 45-14, New York failed to make the most of its scoring opportunities.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 26

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer earns ultimate praise from GM after historic start

The New York Islanders have undeniably been electrified in the 2025-26 NHL season by the play of rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer. Selected first overall at the 2025 NHL Draft, Schaefer has immediately provided a huge impact on the ice for the Isles, who are certainly not having any regrets on their decision to go with Schaefer.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 25

Islanders keen to build more momentum against Bruins

The New York Islanders and Boston Bruins will complete their regular-season series on Wednesday night in Elmont, N.Y. But as a pair of teams in the tightly bunched Eastern Conference, neither needs to be reminded how results in November might impact their playoff hopes in April.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Which New York team has a better chance of making the playoffs?

It has not been the start to the regular season that the New York Rangers or New York Islanders would have imagined, but as American Thanksgiving approaches, the question remains –- will New York City see Stanley Cup Playoff hockey come the spring?

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Henrik Tikkanen News / Inside The Rink / November 25

ECHL: Henrik Tikkanen Named Goaltender Week of the Week | 11/17-11/23/2025

Worcester Railers goaltender Henrik Tikkanen has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for November 17th-23rd. In three games last week, Tikkanen posted a 3-0 record with a 0.97 GAA, .965SV%, and one shutout.

Marshall Warren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24

Islanders reassign Marshall Warren

According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have assigned defenseman Marshall Warren to the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. Without a corresponding roster move, the Islanders are down to six defensemen on the active roster.

Alexander Romanov News / Breakaway on SI / November 24

Islanders Playoff Hopes Take Huge Hit With Latest Injury

The New York Islanders' defensive group took a huge hit recently. Top defender Alexander Romanov suffered an injury in a recent contest against the Dallas Stars.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 24

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic consideration

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan are fast approaching, and excitement is building across the NHL for its return to the Games for the first time since Sochi in 2014.

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues

Auston Matthews has become a better player despite Leafs' struggles

Toronto could find the answers to its bad form in Europe

Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat amid team struggles

Sabres are finally getting some offense

Kyle Palmieri News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

Palmieri the Shootout Hero as Islanders Defeat Kraken 1-0

On Sunday, Nov. 23, the New York Islanders hosted the Seattle Kraken for their first matchup of the season. This game was highly defensive, as neither team scored in regulation.

David Rittich News / Field Level Media / November 23

David Rittich, surging Isles edge Kraken 1-0 in shootout

Kyle Palmieri scored the decisive goal in the shootout Sunday night for the host New York Islanders, who edged the Seattle Kraken 1-0 in Elmont, N.Y. It was the first NHL game this season to remain scoreless through regulation and overtime.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / November 23

New York Islanders Defender Out Long Term

The New York Islanders were hit with some tough injury news on Sunday. New York announced that veteran defenceman Alexander Romanov is out for five to six months and will undergo shoulder surgery.

Alexander Romanov News / Field Level Media / November 23

Islanders D Alexander Romanov (shoulder) out 5-6 months

The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss 5-6 months to recover from shoulder surgery after Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen crushed him from behind into the boards.

Alexander Romanov News / Daily Faceoff / November 23

Islanders’ Alexander Romanov out 5-6 months with shoulder injury

The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the next five-to-six months. The news comes less than a week after Romanov was helped off the ice during their Nov.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

NHL Predictions: November 20th New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings

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 / NHL Trade Talk / November 19

Patrick Roy Erupts After Controversial Rantanen Hit: Will NHL React to Threat?

It doesn’t appear Mikko Rantanen will receive any supplemental discipline, but he’s going to need to have his head on a swivel the next time the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars meet.

New York Islanders News / EasySportz / November 11

The Islanders Are The ‘Fun’ Team to Start Watching

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — Every NHL season, there’s a team that sneaks up on everyone — the one that doesn’t come with hype videos, Cup expectations, or national TV overload, but still finds a way to make people stop scrolling and start watching.