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Matthew Schaefer Workload Not Slowing Production for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders have some work to do with their roster for the team to take their performance to the next level on the ice. However, the hardest thing to do is find a franchise building block.

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Islanders’ Schaefer becomes first player post-lockout to play all five minutes of overtime

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.

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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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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.

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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 / October 27

NY Islanders End Their Music City Woes With Shootout Win Over Predators

On Tuesday night, the New York Islanders were on the road against the Nashville Predators, in a place that has not been kind to them over the years. However,

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 27

Matthew Schaefer Continues Ascent of NHL, NY Islanders Record Books

The New York Islanders haven’t been able to consistently generate a high level of offense this season, which has led to some up-and-down results on the ice.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 27

NY Islanders Make Unorthodox Lineup Change Ahead of Predators Game

The New York Islanders’ three-game road trip did not get off to a strong start against the Dallas Stars. Facing his former team, head coach Peter DeBoer saw the Islanders battle for two periods, but mistakes and miscues quickly caught up to them in a disastrous third.

Mathew Barzal News / New York Islanders On SI / October 27

NY Islanders Have Been Plagued By Injuries: The Latest and Injury Report

The New York Islanders came into this season healthy, except for Mathew Barzal, who was ruled out due to lingering effects of a previous left knee injury that caused inflammation.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Islanders Make Multiple Roster Moves

The New York Islanders made a series of transactions this morning, all with the salary cap as a chief concern. First, the Islanders announced they moved forwards Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli to the injured reserve, each with a lower-body injury.

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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 / New York Islanders On SI / October 26

NY Islanders Doomed by Sloppy Finish Against Dallas Stars

The New York Islanders and Dallas Stars have been two of the NHL's best defensive teams so far in the 2026-27 season. Naturally, when they matched up against each other on Sunday evening, an explosive offensive game ensued.

New York Islanders News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Chevrolet’s Mandate Pays Off as Kyle Larson Closes In on Cup Title With Career First Talladega Victory

For Kyle Larson, Talladega had always been the one place where a Cup Series victory refused to come. The Hendrick Motorsports star had conquered NASCAR’s biggest stages, but the 2.66-mile superspeedway kept him waiting.

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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 25

Evaluating the Performance of NY Islanders After 10 Games

The New York Islanders played their tenth game of the season against the struggling Los Angeles Kings at the UBS Arena. The Islanders lost that game in overtime, 3-2, giving the Kings their second win of the campaign, and the New York record dropped to 5-3-2.

Mathew Barzal News / New York Islanders On SI / October 24

NY Islanders Coach Shares Discouraging Mathew Barzal Update

The frustrations of New York Islanders fans are reaching a fever pitch when it comes to the status of star forward Mathew Barzal. He has yet to take the ice this season, dealing with a knee ailment that popped up right before training camp.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 24

Matthew Schaefer Not in Huge Rush To Wear the C for NY Islanders

While nobody denies that the New York Islanders have a storied history, nobody can deny that the franchise's future is very much centered around budding star Matthew Schaefer.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 23

NY Islanders Impress Peter DeBoer Despite Loss to LA Kings

The New York Islanders got off to a painfully slow start in their game against the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 22. Despite outshooting their opponent in the first period, it was the Kings who went up 2-0 before the first intermission, with their star, Artemi Panarin, beating Semyon Varlamov twice to find the back of the net.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 23

NY Islanders Rookie Earning the Trust of Coaching Staff

The New York Islanders have been battling injuries in the early going of the 2026-27 NHL regular season. Star forward Mathew Barzal has still not suited up, missing the first 10 games and counting with a knee ailment.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 22

NY Islanders Youngster Has Responded Positively To Line Change

The New York Islanders have been playing defense at an incredibly high level thus far in the 2026-27 NHL regular season. Head coach Peter DeBoer was brought in to help create a stronger foundation on that end of the ice, and thus far, his impact has been positive.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / October 22

NY Islanders Share Lineup, Starting Goalie Against LA Kings

The New York Islanders are back in action tonight, hosting the Los Angeles Kings at UBS Arena to finish up a quick two-game homestand. This is a meaningful game for the Islanders, who are in the midst of facing six straight Western Conference opponents.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 22

NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Is Living Up to the Hype in Sophomore Season

The New York Islanders are off to a solid start to the season, and a major reason why has been the performance of one of their star players. Despite a

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

With Mathew Barzal still out, Isles eye 3-game win streak vs. Kings

The New York Islanders have fared well without Mathew Barzal this season. Just how long they will have to play without the veteran center, however, remains a mystery.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 20

Islanders ride 3-goal first period as Ducks drop 4th straight

Ondrej Palat, Victor Eklund and Simon Holmstrom scored first-period goals and the New York Islanders held on for a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night in Elmont, N.Y.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Islanders Issue Injury Updates

Despite defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, the New York Islanders lost a pair of top-six forwards to lower-body injuries. Both Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli exited the game in the first period, and the Islanders issued firm recovery timelines for each of them today.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Islanders’ Maccelli, Ritchie to miss time with lower-body injuries

The New York Islanders will be without a pair of key forwards for at least a week. Head coach Peter DeBoer told reporters Monday, including Joe Pantorno of amNewYork, that Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie will not play this week as they continue to undergo evaluations for their respective injuries.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Islanders’ Calum Ritchie, Matias Maccelli leave game with injuries

The New York Islanders could be leaving their miniature, two-game road trip down two forwards. Center Calum Ritchie and winger Matias Maccelli each left Saturday’s 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs with lower-body injuries.

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.