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The New York Islanders will return from the Olympic break in third place in the Metropolitan Division. A surge from the Columbus Blue Jackets has closed the gap, but the Isles still control their destiny.

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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer reveals wholesome Olympic break gig

The New York Islanders are in third place in the Metropolitan Division as the Olympics continue. Only Bo Horvat and Ondrej Palat are over in Milan as the rest of the team gets back to practice.

Victor Eklund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9

Victor Eklund Expected To Play In North America Next Season

It has been a solid post-draft season for Islanders prospect Victor Eklund. Making the jump to the SHL level for the first time, he has put up 16 points in 34 games with Djurgardens while averaging 14:38 of playing time.

New York Islanders News / Professor Press Box / February 7

Between the Pipes: Battlin’ Billy Smith—The Heart of the Long Island Dynasty

When people look back on the New York Islanders’ glory years, it’s easy to get caught up in the legendary scorers and the Hall of Fame defense. But anyone who watched those four straight Stanley Cups unfold knows there was always one steady presence holding everything together: Billy Smith.

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / February 7

Islanders have flexibility to be active ahead of NHL Trade Deadline

One of the most intriguing factors surrounding NHL trade deadline season is seeing how surprisingly strong teams conduct themselves and what first-year general managers do to leave their mark on their rosters.

How have the Islanders changed under Mathieu Darche?

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Bo Horvat News / Field Level Media / February 5

Bo Horvat comes to rescue, Islanders sweep series with Devils

Bo Horvat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:27 left to play to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday in Newark, N.J.

Mathieu Darche News / Daily Faceoff / February 5

How have the Islanders changed under Mathieu Darche?

With a dynamic first-overall pick rookie in Matthew Schaefer and a Vezina candidate goalie in Ilya Sorokin, the New York Islanders and their success have been one of the big stories of this NHL season.

Calum Ritchie News / Daily Faceoff / February 5

Islanders’ Calum Ritchie to return after six-game absence

A surprise return right before the Olympic break. When speaking to the media, New York Islanders forward Calum Ritchie stated that he will be in the lineup on Thursday night when the team goes up against the New Jersey Devils, the two rivals’ final contest before the league-wide pause.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

NHL Predictions: February 5th, New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils

Welcome 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 / Field Level Media / February 4

As break arrives, Devils put it all on line vs. Islanders

With the NHL playoff race taking shape, the New York Islanders are once again in the thick of the action. The Islanders, as expected, have been in contention all season long, but their chances continue to get better as their captain Bo Horvat continues to get into the swing of things.

Mathew Barzal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 4

Mathew Barzal details why Penguins win was a morale-booster for Islanders

The New York Islanders broke a two-game losing skid on Tuesday night. It was a comeback victory for the Islanders, with the help of Rally Bird. Bo Horvat nearly hit the bird on the ice on an assist in the third period, as he scored two goals and an assist in the game.

Bo Horvat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 4

Islanders’ Bo Horvat notches assist while avoiding bird on the ice in hilarious mic’d-up moment

The New York Islanders are having a solid 2025-26 campaign. The team is right now in a position to be playing inthe Stanley Cup Playoffs, which could lead to the Islanders being aggressive at the trade deadline.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Bo Horvat nets OT winner as Islanders outlast Penguins

Bo Horvat scored a breakaway goal 52 seconds into overtime Tuesday night for the New York Islanders, who overcame a trio of deficits to edge the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-4, in Elmont, N.Y.

New York Islanders News / The Lead / February 3

Islanders Recent Trades Provide Depth and Stability

In the 2025-2026 NHL season, the New York Islanders exceeded the expectations of most fans. After selecting number one in the NHL Draft, the Islanders were expected to be in the midst of a retool.

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Mathieu Darche News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

'If It Makes Sense, I Would' – Islanders GM Mathieu Darche Not Ruling Out Moving First Round Pick In Trade

The New York Islanders have made a couple of key trades before the Olympic freeze, and it seems the team might make a few more before the March 6 trade deadline.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / January 29

Veteran Forward Scores Goal in First Islanders Game After Trade

For Ondrej Palat, his first-ever game with the New York Islanders resulted in him being named the contest's first star. Against the New York Rangers, the Islanders captured a dominant 5-2 win over a team that has been struggling all year.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Islanders Open To Moving A First-Round Pick

The Islanders were busy in the first round of the draft last season, adding Matthew Schaefer first overall while making back-to-back selections in the middle of the round as part of the trade return for Noah Dobson. Thanks to the Brock Nelson trade last season, they have an extra pick on the opening night of the draft again this season.

Mathew Barzal News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Mathew Barzal’s Benching and Call Out a Rare Sight in Today’s NHL

The New York Islanders were shut out 5-0 at home by the red-hot Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. While the lopsided score might have shocked some, what was even more surprising—especially for those who didn’t watch and only saw the box score—was that Mathew Barzal logged just 12:45 of ice time.

Isaiah George News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Islanders Expected To Recall Isaiah George

The New York Islanders are expected to turn towards a top prospect to help them with injuries. Defenseman Isaiah George appears to have been recalled to the NHL just before the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders’ Friday night game per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

The Best Landing Spot for Elias Pettersson: New York Islanders

Elias Pettersson has become one of the most polarizing players in the NHL over the past few years. After signing what was, at the time, a well-deserved $11.6 million per year extension thanks to a 102-point 2022-23 campaign, things have gone off the rails, and not everyone is convinced he’ll ever return to that level.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / January 6