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Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov to make first NHL start since 2024

It’s been a long time coming for Semyon Varlamov’s return to the NHL. As the New York Islanders get set to take on their intra-city rivals in the New York Rangers on Tuesday, head coach Pete DeBoer announced at morning skate that Varlamov will start for them, his first NHL game in almost two years.

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What would it take for Matthew Schaefer to have an all-time great sophomore season?

Matthew Schaefer is going to become a really, really rich man next summer. But how rich is up to him. The New York Islanders defender is only 19, but he’s already one of the best young players in the world.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 6

Why the Islanders Can Exceed Low Expectations This Year

The New York Islanders have played just two games so far this season, but in their home opener, the team showcased an impressive performance. While it might have been just one game, it could be an indication of what’s to come. Even though the season has just started, there are many questions about what this Islanders team can be.

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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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Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 5

Peter DeBoer Impressed by NY Islanders Rookie in Early Going

The New York Islanders have played two games thus far in the 2026-27 NHL regular season, losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in their opener on the road before destroying the New Jersey Devils in their first game at UBS Arena, 6-0.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 5

NY Islanders Introduce New Player of the Game Items After Win

The New York Islanders played an incredible game against the New Jersey Devils in their opener at UBS Arena the other night, winning 6-0. The team bounced back after losing their opener to the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on the road.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 5

NY Islanders New-Look Second Line Produces in First Chance

The New York Islanders suffered a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in their season opener, which led to head coach Peter DeBoer looking to shake things up to generate some more offensive chances.

Bo Horvat News / New York Islanders On SI / October 4

Bo Horvat Reaches Impressive NY Islanders Milestone

The New York Islanders got their first win of the season during their home opener at UBS Arena, blowing out the New Jersey Devils 6-0. It was an excellent all-around showing by the team, with Ilya Sorokin recording the 30th shutout of his career, stopping all 37 shots he faced.

New York Islanders News / EssentiallySports / October 5

'Too Far Out'– Christopher Bell Delivers Stark Reality Check on Kyle Larson’s Chase Lead

Christopher Bell is sitting 50 points behind Kyle Larson in the Chase rankings, and with six races still to go, he believes that the gap has already become too large to realistically erase in a single race.

Victor Eklund News / New York Islanders On SI / October 4

Victor Eklund Has Memorable Birthday Helping NY Islanders Beat Devils

The 2026-27 NHL regular season got off to a disappointing start for the New York Islanders, who were defeated by the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in their opener.

Ilya Sorokin News / New York Islanders On SI / October 4

NY Islanders Have Massive Edge With Ilya Sorokin in Net

Expectations and projections for the New York Islanders are all over the place entering the 2026-27 season. There are some analysts who believe that the Islanders have some upside after finishing with 91 points last season.

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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 / Field Level Media / October 3

Islanders rout Devils in home-opener shutout

Simon Holmstrom, Brayden Schenn and Bo Horvat scored within a nine-minute span in the second period Saturday night and goalie Ilya Sorokin stopped all 37 shots he faced for the New York Islanders, who won their home opener by routing the New Jersey Devils 6-0.

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Emil Heineman News / New York Islanders On SI / October 3

NY Islanders' Emil Heineman Could Be Poised For a Big Year

When news came out that defenseman Noah Dobson didn’t want to re-sign with the New York Islanders after a contract standoff, it put newly hired general manager Mathieu Darche in a tough spot.

Mathew Barzal News / New York Islanders On SI / October 3

New Timeline for Potential Mathew Barzal Return for NY Islanders Revealed

The New York Islanders are getting set for their home opener against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. However, they will be without a key player who is not skating yet. In their first game of the season, the Islanders were unable to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road.

Anthony Duclair News / New York Islanders On SI / October 3

Anthony Duclair Moves Up NY Islanders Lines Ahead of Home Opener

Per reports, NHL veteran Anthony Duclair has caught New York Islanders Head Coach Peter DeBoer's attention. Duclair moved up lines accordingly, and is now with Simon Holmström and JG Pageau on the third line.

Victor Eklund News / New York Islanders On SI / October 2

Victor Eklund Moving Into Top 6 is Encouraging for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are coming off a loss in their season opener and will be heading home to try and get their first win of the season against the New Jersey Devils.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 2

NY Islanders Reveal When They Will Wear Hometown Remix Jerseys

The New York Islanders made a lot of headlines this offseason with a first-of-its-kind uniform contest. Fans of the Islanders were asked to submit designs for their new Third Jersey that will be worn during the 2026-27 season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 2

NY Islanders Veteran Gets Season Started on High Note

The 2026-27 NHL regular season opener didn’t go how the New York Islanders had hoped, losing 2-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs. An early 2-0 deficit proved too much for the Islanders to climb out of, as they took until the third period to start to find any groove on offense.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

What will Matthew Schaefer’s next contract look like?

Bet early, bet big. That could’ve been the unofficial motto for how NHL teams approached contract extensions this offseason. With a skyrocketing salary cap, teams were willing to give their young, relatively unproven players long and lucrative contracts with the hope they turn into bargains down the line.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Injury Updates: Barzal, Zellweger, Mangiapane

New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche updated the media (including Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters) on the health status of injured star forward Mathew Barzal.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / September 29

Report: Islanders selling franchise stake at $3B valuation

The New York Islanders are selling a 15% stake in the club, with the team valued at $3 billion, Sportico reported on Monday. Venture capitalist David Shuman was previously announced as a new minority investor in the Islanders, but the identity of the people or entities involved in the 15% portion was not revealed.