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Islanders ready to continue progress against Rangers

The New York Rangers haven't hit the road to face the New York Islanders since Apr. 10, when Rangers fans filled UBS Arena and roared as their team rolled to a lopsided win that called into question the Islanders' short- and long-term future.

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Islanders’ Shift to Uptempo Hockey Keeping Them Competitive in Metro

The New York Islanders have been one of the bigger surprises in the NHL this season. They sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division with 44 points and are just three points behind the Carolina Hurricanes for first place.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / December 25

Islanders Celebrate Holidays with Player Gifts

The New York Islanders' social media admins have been making waves across social media thanks to an idea to get the franchise and fans in the holiday spirit.

Marshall Warren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Marshall Warren lived ‘dream’ in home debut with Islanders

The New York Islanders have been riddled with injuries this campaign. The injury to Alexander Romanov left a hole on the blue line, which has recently been filled by Marshall Warren.

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New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / December 23

Adam Pelech collects game-winner for Islanders against Devils

Adam Pelech scored the game-winning goal with 1:15 left Tuesday night for the New York Islanders, who edged the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in Elmont, N.Y. The

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Isaiah George News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Islanders’ Isaiah George Out Week-To-Week

New York Islanders defenseman Isaiah George is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, according to The Hockey News’ Stefen Rosner. George, who is currently

Ilya Sorokin News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin dealing with nagging ‘issue’, out until after holiday break

One of the better netminders in the NHL is going to have some rest and recovery for the next few days. On Monday, the New York Islanders announced that goaltender Ilya Sorokin has a small “nagging issue” and is going to let him rest through the holiday break.

Marcus Hogberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Islanders Recall Marcus Hogberg On Emergency Basis

The New York Islanders announced today that netminder Marcus Hogberg has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders, on an emergency basis.

Patrick Roy News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

What Patrick Roy Loves Most About The New-look Islanders

For the first time since their back-to-back conference finals losses to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the New York Islanders feel alive. Not competitive in a grind-it-out, hold-your-breath way.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19

Islanders’ Patrick Roy gets brutally honest on replacing Alexander Romanov

The New York Islanders host the last-place Vancouver Canucks on Friday at UBS Arena. After a loss to the Detroit Red Wings ended their three-game winning streak, they are looking to get back on the right track.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

NHL Prediction: Dec. 19 New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks

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.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / December 19

Islanders Showing Impressive Resiliency Amidst Injury Issues

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 18

Islanders aim to continue surge vs. rebuilding Canucks

Bo Horvat is one of three key New York Islanders who won't suit up Friday night against the Vancouver Canucks, with whom Horvat spent the first eight-plus seasons of his career.

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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

New York Islanders Recall Marshall Warren

The New York Islanders have recalled defenseman Marshall Warren from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. The move comes shortly after the Islanders reassigned blueliner Travis Mitchell to Bridgeport after a nine-game recall.

Maxim Tsyplakov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov Generating Trade Interest

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.

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

NHL Predictions: December 16 New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings

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 / 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.