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Islanders Reassign Isaiah George; Ryan Pulock Out Week-To-Week

Nov. 1st: According to a team announcement, the Islanders have returned George to AHL Hamilton. Still, George may return relatively soon. The Islanders later announced that Pulock is expected to miss two to four weeks with his upper-body ailment.

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NY Islanders Getting Much-Needed Break in Schedule

The New York Islanders have been busy recently, playing a lot of games in a short period of time. On Halloween, the Islanders played their fourth game in seven days, hosting the Edmonton Oilers at UBS Arena after a three-game road trip.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / October 31

NY Islanders Undone by One Bad Stretch Losing to Oilers

The New York Islanders built a lot of positive momentum at the end of their three-game road trip, beating the Nashville Predators in a shootout and the Minnesota Wild in overtime to earn a point for the seventh time in eight games.

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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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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 / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Islanders’ Emil Heineman ejected after hit on Oilers’ Isaac Howard

New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected from his team’s game on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers after receiving a five-minute major penalty

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 31

NY Islanders Share Discouraging Updates on Injured Players

The injury report for the New York Islanders is growing at a concerningly rapid pace this season. After their three-game road trip, which they went 2-1-0 on, the Islanders are back home to host the Edmonton Oilers at UBS Arena on Halloween.

Isaiah George News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Islanders Recall Isaiah George

The Islanders have recalled defenseman Isaiah George from AHL Hamilton, the team announced. The recall comes with Ryan Pulock sidelined by an upper-body injury he suffered early in Thursday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 30

NY Islanders Deserve More Recognition in NHL Power Rankings

The New York Islanders have had to overcome a lot of obstacles in the early going of the 2026-27 season, which has led to some up-and-down play on the ice.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer makes NHL history with overtime winner vs. Wild

Matthew Schaefer was the hero for the New York Islanders on Thursday night, putting together his best individual performance of the 2026-27 season and scoring the overtime winner in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.

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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.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 30

NY Islanders Getting Strong Production From Veteran Defenseman

The New York Islanders have been shaking up their line combinations all season out of necessity, given how many injuries the team is battling. Three of their projected top-six forwards, Mathew Barzal, Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli, are all sidelined.

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Matthew Schaefer's overtime winner lifts Islanders over Wild

Matthew Schaefer scored the winning goal 33 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Ryan Pulock News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Islanders’ Ryan Pulock leaves game with upper-body injury

The New York Islanders announced that defenseman Ryan Pulock will not return to Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury.

Matthew Highmore News / Inside The Rink / October 30

AHL Game Recap: Highmore Wins It in Overtime as Hammers Beat Wolf Pack

The Hartford Wolf Pack and Hamilton Hammers renewed a former rivalry Thursday night in a back-and-forth matchup that needed overtime to decide a winner.

Brayden Schenn News / New York Islanders On SI / October 29

Brayden Schenn Reached Impressive Milestone Helping NY Islanders Beat Predators

When the New York Islanders defeated the Nashville Predators in their most recent game, it was a memorable night for multiple players on the team. Defenseman Matthew Schaefer made franchise and NHL history by becoming the first player to be on the ice for an entire five-minute overtime.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 29

NY Islanders Shaking up Lineup Again To Face Wild

The New York Islanders have been searching for the right combination of players to generate the most production on the ice. Head coach Peter DeBoer is operating at a deficit with three of his key forwards, Mathew Barzal, Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli, all currently sidelined by injury.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 29

Matthew Schaefer Made NY Islanders, NHL History Against Predators

New York Islanders fans are certainly thrilled to have defenseman Matthew Schaefer on their side and not have to worry about how their favorite team will slow him down whenever facing him.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 28

NY Islanders Heading in Right Direction of NHL Power Rankings

For any New York Islanders fans who feel that the lineup is changing on a nightly basis, you aren’t far off with that assessment. Head coach Peter DeBoer has been experimenting with lineup combinations all season.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Matthew Schaefer impresses yet again with lengthy overtime

One of the younger stars of the game continues to amaze. The New York Islanders and Nashville Predators had an exciting battle on Tuesday night, with the two teams going to overtime tied 3-3.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / October 28

NY Islanders Win Was a Special One for Semyon Varlamov

New York Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov is an inspiration to so many people for getting back on the ice in the NHL. Nearly two years ago, his career came to a screeching halt.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 28

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.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Matthew Schaefer becomes first player post-lockout to play all five minutes of OT

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.

Matthew Schaefer impresses yet again with lengthy overtime

Predators rally from 3-goal hole, but Islanders prevail in shootout

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