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Islanders keen to build more momentum against Bruins

The New York Islanders and Boston Bruins will complete their regular-season series on Wednesday night in Elmont, N.Y. But as a pair of teams in the tightly bunched Eastern Conference, neither needs to be reminded how results in November might impact their playoff hopes in April.

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Which New York team has a better chance of making the playoffs?

It has not been the start to the regular season that the New York Rangers or New York Islanders would have imagined, but as American Thanksgiving approaches, the question remains –- will New York City see Stanley Cup Playoff hockey come the spring?

Henrik Tikkanen News / Inside The Rink / November 25

ECHL: Henrik Tikkanen Named Goaltender Week of the Week | 11/17-11/23/2025

Worcester Railers goaltender Henrik Tikkanen has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for November 17th-23rd. In three games last week, Tikkanen posted a 3-0 record with a 0.97 GAA, .965SV%, and one shutout.

Marshall Warren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24

Islanders reassign Marshall Warren

According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have assigned defenseman Marshall Warren to the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. Without a corresponding roster move, the Islanders are down to six defensemen on the active roster.

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Alexander Romanov News / Breakaway on SI / November 24

Islanders Playoff Hopes Take Huge Hit With Latest Injury

The New York Islanders' defensive group took a huge hit recently. Top defender Alexander Romanov suffered an injury in a recent contest against the Dallas Stars.

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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 / Yardbarker / November 24

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic consideration

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan are fast approaching, and excitement is building across the NHL for its return to the Games for the first time since Sochi in 2014.

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues

Auston Matthews has become a better player despite Leafs' struggles

Toronto could find the answers to its bad form in Europe

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Sabres are finally getting some offense

Kyle Palmieri News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

Palmieri the Shootout Hero as Islanders Defeat Kraken 1-0

On Sunday, Nov. 23, the New York Islanders hosted the Seattle Kraken for their first matchup of the season. This game was highly defensive, as neither team scored in regulation.

David Rittich News / Field Level Media / November 23

David Rittich, surging Isles edge Kraken 1-0 in shootout

Kyle Palmieri scored the decisive goal in the shootout Sunday night for the host New York Islanders, who edged the Seattle Kraken 1-0 in Elmont, N.Y. It was the first NHL game this season to remain scoreless through regulation and overtime.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / November 23

New York Islanders Defender Out Long Term

The New York Islanders were hit with some tough injury news on Sunday. New York announced that veteran defenceman Alexander Romanov is out for five to six months and will undergo shoulder surgery.

Alexander Romanov News / Field Level Media / November 23

Islanders D Alexander Romanov (shoulder) out 5-6 months

The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss 5-6 months to recover from shoulder surgery after Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen crushed him from behind into the boards.

Alexander Romanov News / Daily Faceoff / November 23

Islanders’ Alexander Romanov out 5-6 months with shoulder injury

The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the next five-to-six months. The news comes less than a week after Romanov was helped off the ice during their Nov.

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Matthew Schaefer News / Breakaway on SI / November 22

Matthew Schaefer, Islanders to Honor Hockey Fights Cancer

On Nov. 22, the New York Islanders will host the St. Louis Blues in a matchup that means more than just another game on the ice. The Islanders will face off against the Blues in a 3:30 EST showing at UBS Arena.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21

Islanders host reeling Blues after triumphant trip

The New York Islanders embarked upon a seven-game road trip two weeks ago as an intriguing team, albeit one stuck at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 20

Max Shabanov strikes twice as Islanders blank Red Wings

Max Shabanov produced two goals and one assist in his ninth career game as the New York Islanders rolled past the host Detroit Red Wings 5-0 on Thursday night.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Islanders’ Star Rookie Added to Team Canada’s Olympic Eligibility List

One of the most surprising and fast-rising storylines in Canadian hockey took another major step forward this week, as 18-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer has officially entered Olympic drug-testing protocol, making him eligible to be selected for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Games.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

NHL Predictions: November 20th New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 19