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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov addresses situation, healthy scratches

Things haven’t gone according to plan so far in 2025-26 for second-year New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov, as the talented Russian winger has been a healthy scratch in four consecutive games, bringing his total number of healthy scratches to 14 across the Islanders’ 34 total games played.

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New York Islanders Reassign Travis Mitchell

According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have assigned defenseman Travis Mitchell to the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. No corresponding roster move was made, so the Islanders will move forward with 22 players on the active roster for the time being.

Ilya Sorokin News / Breakaway on SI / December 16

Islanders Star Hails Ilya Sorokin as World’s Best Goaltender

For the first time in years, the New York Islanders feel alive. Not competitive in a grind-it-out way. Alive in a way that pulls you forward in your seat.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Matthew Schaefer Needs To Be On Canadian Olympic Roster

Deservedly so, Matthew Schaefer has commanded attention in the NHL since the draft on June 27th. The pre-draft buzz centered on his elite skating and offensive play from the blue line, and he’s carried that dynamic into the NHL.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

NHL Predictions: December 16 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.

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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.

New York Islanders News / EasySportz / December 15

The New York Islanders Show No Signs of Slowing This Storybook Season

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York Islanders have never needed fireworks to make noise. They have preferred substance over sizzle, structure over chaos and patience over panic.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 15

Wings, Islanders on upward trend entering matchup

Coming off an impressive 4-1-1 road trip, the Detroit Red Wings return home to host the New York Islanders, winners of six of their last seven, on Tuesday night.

Ilya Sorokin News / Breakaway on SI / December 15

Islanders' Ilya Sorokin Stuns Lightning in Three Straight Games

For years, the debate over the world’s best goalie has revolved around four familiar names. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky have both won the Stanley Cup twice.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 14

Islanders Hold Off Lightning Comeback, Win 3-2 in Shootout

The New York Islanders prevail over the Tampa Bay Lightning again, this time taking them down in the shootout, 3-2. The Lightning mounted a comeback after falling behind 2-0, but they weren’t able to seal the deal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 13

Islanders get scoring from all over in win over Lightning

Mathew Barzal and Emil Heineman scored in the shootout Saturday for the New York Islanders, who completed a perfect three-game homestand by edging the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-2, in Elmont, N.Y.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

NHL Predictions Dec. 13 New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning

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 esteemed team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Report: Islanders’ Bo Horvat week-to-week with lower-body injury

The New York Islanders will be without their leading goal-scorer for a few weeks, as Bo Horvat was confirmed to be out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, as reported by NHL.com and Hockey News reporter Stefen Rosner.

Jonathan Drouin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin returning to lineup after 5-game absence

The New York Islanders have been without first-year Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin for the last five games, as he’s been unavailable after having to nurse an injury.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Islanders rumors: Elliotte Friedman says teams ‘poking around’ for Maxim Tsyplakov trade

The New York Islanders are 5-1 in their last six games, sitting at third place in the Metropolitan Division. On Thursday, they seemingly avoided the worst-case scenario with Bo Horvat’s injury scare.

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Anders Lee News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Islanders’ Anders Lee credits teammates after 4-point night vs. Ducks

The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, 5-2, at home. They are 5-1 in their last six games, catapulting into third place in the Metropolitan Division.

Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Islanders’ Bo Horvat leaves game with lower-body injury

The New York Islanders have announced that center Bo Horvat will not be returning to Thursday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. Horvat sustained the injury early in the second period of the game.

Ilya Sorokin News / Breakaway on SI / December 8

Islanders Goalie Continues Bounce-Back Campaign with Latest Honor

This has been a bounce-back season for starting New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin. After beginning his career with three consecutive years with a goals-against average below 2.40, the last two seasons have been a completely different story.