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NY Islanders Need Players To Continue Stepping up Shorthanded

The New York Islanders have been hit hard by the injury bug during the 2026-27 NHL regular season, losing several key contributors already. Defenseman Alexander Romanov suffered the most severe injury, hurting his ACL and likely missing the remainder of the season.

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Devils Beat Islanders 5-4

The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime on Saturday night at UBS Arena, and Jake Allen made 19 saves. Anthony Duclair scored at 15:06 in the first period, set up by Simon Holmstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 7

NY Islanders Correctly Tumble Down NHL Power Rankings

The New York Islanders have done as well as they can to stay afloat given how many injuries the team has. Heading into their game against the New Jersey Devils, they have a 7-6-2 record.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 6

Takeaways From NY Islanders Loss to Carolina Hurricanes

The New York Islanders displayed some of their biggest flaws in their 5-3 loss against the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday evening. Their struggles ultimately were too much to get past one of the premier teams like Carolina.

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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 / Viral Sports News / November 6

New York Islanders Acquire 12-Year NHL Veteran

The New York Islanders have added veteran defenseman Ben Hutton on a one-year contract, converting the professional tryout he signed earlier in the week into a full NHL deal.

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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.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / November 5

NY Islanders Would Legitimize Playoff Hopes With Win Over Hurricanes

For the New York Islanders, a Nov. 5 showing against the Carolina Hurricanes is a must-win. The Islanders (7-5-2) currently sit near the middle of the pack in the Metropolitan Division with 16 points.

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

NY Islanders Rookie an X-Factor Against Hurricanes

The New York Islanders had a nice break in their schedule, receiving four days off to rest and reset. They received a nice spark at practice when Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock and Matias Maccelli all took the ice, albeit in red non-contact jerseys.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

3 key Islanders skaters return to practice ahead of Hurricanes clash

The New York Islanders have been a middle-of-the-pack team so far this season. While the team is 7-5-2, the Islanders have been without multiple players, including Mathew Barzal and Matias Maccelli.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Rested Islanders face tall task against Hurricanes

Mathew Barzal, who scored the game-winning goal against Carolina in the New York Islanders' most recent playoff victory nearly 2 1/2 years ago, won't play versus the Hurricanes on Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / November 5

Why NY Islanders Should Consider Extending Matthew Schaefer Now

The New York Islanders were able to find themselves a generational young defenseman in Matthew Schaefer after taking him with the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 4

NY Islanders Excited by Mathew Barzal’s Return To Practice

Things are looking up for the New York Islanders, who had a few special appearances at their most recent practice. Nearing the end of a break in their

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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 4

NY Islanders Trio Back Skating at Practice With Team

The New York Islanders have been hit hard by the injury bug during the 2026-27 NHL regular season, but they have found a way to persevere thus far with a 7-5-2 record.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / November 4

NY Islanders Prospect Wins OHL Defenseman of the Month for October

The New York Islanders have a lot of intriguing, high-upside young talent not only on the NHL roster, but within their organizational depth chart as well.

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NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 4

Islanders Host Hurricanes in First Metro Division Matchup

The New York Islanders host the Carolina Hurricanes at 7 p.m. EST Thursday at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York — the first meeting between the teams this season.

Nikita Kucherov News / New York Islanders On SI / November 3

How Nikita Kucherov Could Help NY Islanders Amid Trade Rumors

New York Islanders and hockey fans in general all received some shocking news, and the Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Friday evening that Nikita Kucherov does not intend to sign an extension, ultimately revealing that he would like to be traded by the March 1st trade deadline.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Islanders sign Stanley Cup-winning defenseman to professional tryout

The New York Islanders are decimated on the blue line, with Alexander Romanov likely out for the season with a torn ACL and Ryan Pulock recently joining him on the shelf with an upper-body injury.

Ben Hutton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Islanders Sign Ben Hutton To PTO

The New York Islanders have suffered a pair of long-term injuries in their defensive corps this season. First, Alexander Romanov is unlikely to return this season after tearing his ACL in early October.

Ryan Pulock News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Islanders’ Ryan Pulock out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

The New York Islanders will be without a veteran blueliner for up to a month. On Sunday, the Islanders announced that defenseman Ryan Pulock will be out two to four weeks with an upper-body injury.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Islanders Reassign Isaiah George; Ryan Pulock Out Week-To-Week

Nov. 1st: According to a team announcement, the Islanders have returned George to AHL Hamilton. Still, George may return relatively soon. The Islanders later announced that Pulock is expected to miss two to four weeks with his upper-body ailment.

Isaiah George News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Islanders Recall Isaiah George

The Islanders have recalled defenseman Isaiah George from AHL Hamilton, the team announced. The recall comes with Ryan Pulock sidelined by an upper-body injury he suffered early in Thursday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer makes NHL history with overtime winner vs. Wild

Matthew Schaefer was the hero for the New York Islanders on Thursday night, putting together his best individual performance of the 2026-27 season and scoring the overtime winner in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 29

Matthew Schaefer's overtime winner lifts Islanders over Wild

Matthew Schaefer scored the winning goal 33 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Ryan Pulock News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Islanders’ Ryan Pulock leaves game with upper-body injury

The New York Islanders announced that defenseman Ryan Pulock will not return to Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury.

Matthew Highmore News / Inside The Rink / October 30

AHL Game Recap: Highmore Wins It in Overtime as Hammers Beat Wolf Pack

The Hartford Wolf Pack and Hamilton Hammers renewed a former rivalry Thursday night in a back-and-forth matchup that needed overtime to decide a winner.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Matthew Schaefer becomes first player post-lockout to play all five minutes of OT

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer exceeded all expectations in his rookie campaign last season. Now, just a dozen games into his sophomore season, he’s done something we haven’t seen in over 20 years.

Matthew Schaefer impresses yet again with lengthy overtime

Predators rally from 3-goal hole, but Islanders prevail in shootout

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Predators rally from 3-goal hole, but Islanders prevail in shootout

The New York Islanders surrendered a three-goal, second-period lead but went on to win their first shootout of the season, beating the host Nashville Predators 4-3 on Tuesday.