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NY Islanders Matthew Schaefer Skates Like This NHL Superstar

When the puck hits the stick of New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, fans know something exciting is about to happen. Schaefer’s skating mixed with his stick-handling makes him one of the best defensemen in the NHL, and at 19 years old, he’s only going to get better.

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Kyle Palmieri nets pair as Islanders keep Canucks reeling

Kyle Palmieri scored his first two goals since returning from a knee injury, including the tiebreaking tally in the third period, as the New York Islanders edged the visiting Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 13

NY Islanders End Homestand on High Note Beating Canucks

The New York Islanders alternated a win and a loss to start their three-game homestand at UBS Arena, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks before being beaten by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 13

NY Islanders Need To Find Way To Generate Early Offense

The New York Islanders have alternated losses and wins through their first five games of the season, entering a matchup with the Vancouver Canucks with a 2-3-0 record.

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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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NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / October 13

NY Islanders Have Massive Special Teams Advantage Over Canucks

The New York Islanders are looking to end their homestand at UBS Arena on a high note against the Vancouver Canucks. Both teams are entering the contest coming off a loss.

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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.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 13

NY Islanders' Prospect Pool Correctly Receives Strong Grade With Plethora of Talent

The New York Islanders are five games into the season, and there is still a bit of uncertainty about what this team is going to be this season. However,

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 12

Peter DeBoer Reveals Reason for NY Islanders Line Change

Five games into the 2026-27 NHL season, the New York Islanders have yet to settle on permanent trios for their forward lines. Head coach Peter DeBoer has been shuffling things around, looking for the right combination to generate an offensive spark.

Adam Boqvist News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Adam Boqvist Signs In Switzerland

With the season well underway and no NHL opportunity materializing, defenseman Adam Boqvist has decided to head overseas. Geneve-Servette in Switzerland announced that they’ve inked the blueliner to a two-year contract.

Logan Stanley News / New York Islanders On SI / October 11

Logan Stanley Bringing Needed Physicality to NY Islanders

The New York Islanders faced a stiff test in their latest game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have consistently been one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 11

NY Islanders Veteran Doing Exactly What Team Was Hoping For

The New York Islanders didn’t make many changes to their roster this offseason, with the biggest change being the departure of 14-year veteran and eight-year captain Anders Lee.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / October 10

NY Islanders' Comeback Attempt Falls Short Against Lightning

Coming off a strong showing by the New York Islanders against the Chicago Blackhawks, they had a much more challenging opponent on Saturday. While the Islanders looked really good against the Blackhawks, it was a true test for the team against the Tampa Bay Lightning in their fifth game of the 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.

Bo Horvat News / New York Islanders On SI / October 10

Bo Horvat Avoids Any Lingering Issues From Blow To Head

The New York Islanders picked up a dominant victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in their previous game, winning 4-1. However, there was a scary moment near the end involving their captain, Bo Horvat.

Mathew Barzal News / New York Islanders On SI / October 10

Why Mathew Barzal Will Help NY Islanders' Offense Reach New Level

The New York Islanders’ offense has been struggling the last couple of years. It was one of the main reasons the Islanders missed the playoffs last season, as they failed to qualify by eight points (four games).

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Logan Stanley News / New York Islanders On SI / October 10

NY Islanders' Logan Stanley Has Blown Away Expectations So Far

The New York Islanders were able to have a nice bounce-back performance following a loss to the New York Rangers against the Chicago Blackhawks at home.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 9

NY Islanders New-Look Defensive Pairings Shine Against Blackhawks

The New York Islanders suffered a sizable loss when it was revealed that defenseman Alexander Romanov was going to miss 6 to 8 months of action because of a torn ACL.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 9

Bo Horvat Keeps up Red-Hot Start for NY Islanders Against Blackhawks

The New York Islanders have alternated wins and losses thus far this season when entering their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a 1-2-0 record, the Islanders have been looking to find consistency on both ends of the ice, mixing and matching their lineup combinations.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / October 8

Bo Horvat (2 goals) leads Islanders to comfortable win over Blackhawks

Bo Horvat opened and closed the scoring Thursday night for the New York Islanders, who never trailed in a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Elmont, N.Y.

Mathew Barzal News / New York Islanders On SI / October 8

Mathew Barzal Making Positive Progress in Return to NY Islanders

The New York Islanders have had some brutal injury luck in the early going of the 2026-27 NHL regular season. One player the team is patiently awaiting a return for is Mathew Barzal.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 8

NY Islanders Showcase Potential New Defensive Pairings With Alexander Romanov Out

The New York Islanders will be back at home on Thursday, hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. However, the team is going to have a different look compared to Tuesday night against the New York Rangers. On Tuesday, the Islanders came up short against the Rangers, losing by a score of 5-2.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / October 8

Semyon Varlamov Has Encouraging Return to NY Islanders

The third game of a regular season normally won’t drum up much attention, but for the New York Islanders, their most recent matchup against the New York Rangers was a special one.

Alexander Romanov News / Viral Sports News / October 7

New York Islanders Receive Brutal Season-Ending Injury News

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss six to eight months after tearing the ACL in his right knee, the team said Wednesday. Romanov is scheduled for surgery to repair the ligament.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Alexander Romanov Out 6-8 Months After Surgery

The New York Islanders have received devastating news regarding defenseman Alexander Romanov. According to a team announcement, Romanov required surgery to repair a torn right ACL, putting him on the shelf for the next six to eight months.

Vladimir Dravecky News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Islanders Sign Vladimir Dravecky To Entry-Level Contract

The New York Islanders have signed 2026 fifth-round pick Vladimir Dravecky to his entry-level contract. Dravecky is currently assigned to the OHL’s Guelph Storm, allowing the first year of his deal to slide to next season.

Semyon Varlamov News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

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.

Mathew Barzal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Islanders fans will love latest Mathew Barzal injury update

The New York Islanders open their 2026-27 season against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night — and one of their most important players could be on the ice for Game 1.