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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.

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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.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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 / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Emil Heineman Emerging as the Steal of the Noah Dobson Trade for the Islanders

When the Islanders traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens in June 2025, many believed Montreal clearly got the better end of the deal. Dobson, just 25 years old, came off a 39-point (10 goals, 29 assists) season in 71 games, with over 23 minutes of ice time on average.

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.

Matthew Schaefer News / Bleacher Report / October 24

Watch: Islanders had Matthew Schaefer's back

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 / Field Level Media / October 24

Islanders set to host 2027 All-Star Weekend

The New York Islanders will host the 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., the league announced on Friday. The move comes on the heels of the NHL canceling the Olympic send-off event that was set for the UBS Arena in February.

Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Is One of a Kind in NHL History

The New York Islanders have found themselves a gem. Sure, we’re in the early stages of this new season, but the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer, is a runaway favorite for the Calder Trophy.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Islanders to host 2027 NHL All-Star weekend

The NHL has confirmed that the New York Islanders will host the 2027 NHL All-Star weekend festivities at UBS Arena from Feb. 5-7. Elmont, New York was originally announced as the host for 2026, with the league planning to move forward with the weekend prior to the Winter Olympics.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Islanders blitz Red Wings 7-2 in 4th straight victory

Emil Heineman recorded his first career two-goal game Thursday night for the surging New York Islanders, who authored their most resounding win since the 2023-24 season by routing the visiting Detroit Red Wings 7-2 in Elmont, N.Y.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Islanders recall forward Matthew Highmore, defenseman Marshall Warren

The Islanders announced they’ve recalled forward Matthew Highmore and defenseman Marshall Warren from AHL Bridgeport.

The 15 greatest hockey line nicknames of all time

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

Alexander Romanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Islanders place Alexander Romanov on IR

According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve with an upper-body injury (retroactive to October 16th).

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 22

Islanders Change Coaches After Goalie Struggles

The New York Islanders have relieved goaltending coach Piero Greco from his duties. His termination comes just six games into his seventh season with the team and after winning three matchups in a row.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Connor Bedard vs. Matthew Schaefer: Who is the better franchise cornerstone?

The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders both have a lot to feel good about after the first couple of weeks of the NHL season, especially relating to their respective recent first overall picks.

Matthew Schaefer has had a seamless transition to the NHL

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson reportedly nearing extension

What’s different about Jack Hughes’ game so far this season?

NHL power rankings: MacKinnon already in Hart Trophy form as Avalanche take top spot