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On YouTubeNew York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / January 4
Matthew Schaefer Honors Late Mother After OT Winner
Matthew Schaefer delivered a moment to remember Saturday night, both on the ice and in his heart. The 18-year-old defenseman scored twice, including the overtime winner, to lift the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Matthew Schaefer News / Breakaway on SI / January 4
Islanders Phenom Chasing Down NHL Record
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has already become a rookie phenom in just half a season. The 18-year-old first-year player has been electric through the first 42 games of his NHL career, recording 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3
Islanders Score Late In Third & Beat Maple Leafs 4-3 In OT
The New York Islanders are back in action tonight as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Islanders come into this game after losing 7-2 at the hands of the Utah Mammoth on New Year’s Day.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
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NHL News / Yardbarker / January 3
What is Auston Matthews' ceiling after becoming Maple Leafs' all-time goal leader?
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a 4-3 OT decision against the New York Islanders on Saturday night, but there was one bright spot and a little bit of history for the franchise.
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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 3
New York Islanders Recall Cole McWard
The New York Islanders announced today that defenseman Cole McWard has been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. McWard takes the place of blueliner Marshall Warren on the Islanders’ roster, as Warren was reassigned to Bridgeport yesterday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stays hot, but Matthew Schaefer remains Calder front-runner
With the mid-season approaching, Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is maintaining chances of winning the Calder Trophy.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 2
Islanders face Maple Leafs yearning for more good news
The second day of 2026 went much better than the first for the New York Islanders. The Islanders hope their second game of the calendar year goes better than the first on Saturday night, when New York faces the Toronto Maple Leafs in a battle of Eastern Conference rivals in Elmont, N.Y.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2
Islanders Activate Ilya Sorokin, Reassign Marcus Hogberg
The Islanders activated goaltender Ilya Sorokin from injured reserve on Friday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com. He will dress as the backup to David Rittich for Saturday’s game against the Maple Leafs before returning to action Tuesday versus the Devils.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
NHL’s Calder Trophy Race Isn’t as Close as It Seems
In the eyes of some, the NHL’s Calder Trophy race is tighter than ever. As New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has started to slow down offensively, Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov has begun to take flight.
Bo Horvat News / Field Level Media / January 2
Islanders F Bo Horvat, a Canada Olympian, avoids serious injury
New York Islanders alternate captain Bo Horvat remains on track to play for Canada in the Olympics despite leaving Thursday's loss to the Utah Mammoth with an apparent lower-body injury.
Ilya Sorokin News / Daily Faceoff / January 2
Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin activated off IR, will back up against Leafs
The New York Islanders are set to get a big boost in the form of the return of their franchise goaltender. According to NHL.com beat reporter Stefen Rosner,
Bo Horvat News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2
Bo Horvat Avoids Long-Term Injury, Out At Least One Week
One day after being included on Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 Olympics, Islanders center Bo Horvat suddenly saw his participation fall into jeopardy after sustaining a lower-body injury in the third period of Thursday’s loss to the Mammoth.
Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / January 2
Islanders’ Bo Horvat not expected to miss Olympics with lower-body injury
New York Islanders’ forward Bo Horvat’s status with the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team won’t be affected after he suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday’s game against the Utah Mammoth, according to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun.
Bo Horvat News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2
Bo Horvat Injured One Day After Team Canada Olympic Selection
Bo Horvat’s big week took a rough turn Thursday afternoon. Just one day after being named to Team Canada’s Olympic roster for the Milan Games, Horvat was forced to leave the Islanders’ game against the Utah Mammoth in the third period after an awkward collision with defenseman Sean Durzi.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / January 1
Islanders Center is Biggest Surprise on Team Canada
Team Canada released their official roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. After months of speculation, there is no longer any debate about which Canadian group will mark the return of NHL players at the international tournament.
Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1
Islanders’ Patrick Roy drops ‘hard to watch’ truth bomb after win vs Blackhawks
The New York Islanders closed out 2025 by adding two points to the standings, but head coach Patrick Roy made it clear that the result did not match the quality of the performance.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / December 31
Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer makes history with 25th point
A large part of the Islanders' success so far this season has been the emergence of their rookie defenseman.
Mathew Barzal News / Athlon Sports / December 30
NHL Announces Punishment Decision Over Islanders' Matthew Barzal Incident
The New York Islanders dropped a 4–2 game to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, but the final score was overshadowed by Matthew Barzal's retaliatory incident with Mason Marchment.
Mathew Barzal News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28
Mat Barzal Did What Leaders Do — Even If It Might Cost Him
Mathew Barzal’s reaction to Mason Marchment on Sunday night instantly became one of the most talked-about moments surrounding the New York Islanders this season—and not because of a goal or highlight-reel assist.
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