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Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / October 19
Matthew Schaefer Is Already Proving to Be Islanders’ Defenseman of the Future in Rookie Season
Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ 18-year-old defenseman and first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, has made an immediate impact in the early part of the 2025–26 season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 18
Lee Nets 3 Points in Islanders’ 5-4 Win Over Senators
The New York Islanders didn’t have their first lead until there were 63 seconds left in regulation, and snuck past the Ottawa Senators 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18
Islanders rally past Senators with late Anders Lee game-winner
Anders Lee scored with 1:03 left Saturday afternoon to cap a comeback win by the visiting New York Islanders, who edged the Ottawa Senators 5-4. Lee outraced
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 18
NHL Predictions Oct. 18 New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Bo Horvat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17
Bo Horvat’s hat trick earns Islanders star 1st Iron Man helmet
The New York Islanders finally got in the win column for the first time in 2025-26 on Thursday night — and Bo Horvat was the catalyst. The star forward scored a hat trick, including the game-winning goal late in regulation, in a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at UBS Arena.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17
Islanders, Senators clash after breakthrough victories
Bo Horvat waited nearly six years to collect his second career hat trick on Thursday night, when he helped the New York Islanders avoid a far less noble bit of history.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / October 17
3 Reasons for Islanders’ Disappointing Start to the Season
The New York Islanders have a situation brewing, and it isn’t a pleasant one. Scoring has been an issue for this organization for a couple of years, but the dismal start to the season has highlighted new problems that underscore the poor quality on the ice.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17
Islanders’ rookie Matthew Schaefer puts name in history books with 4-game point streak
Thursday night’s matchup with Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers was a special one for New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer. If the first four games of his NHL career are any indication, the 2025 first-overall pick is well on his way to being one of the top offensive defensemen in the league.
Bo Horvat News / The Hockey Writers / October 16
Horvat’s Hat Trick Leads Islanders to 4-2 Victory Over Oilers
The New York Islanders (1-3-0) hosted the Edmonton Oilers (2-1-1) on Thursday evening (Oct. 16), with the home team coming away with a 4-2 win for New York’s first victory of the season, while handing the Oilers their first regulation loss.
Bo Horvat News / Field Level Media / October 16
Bo Horvat (hat trick), Isles top Oilers for 1st win of season
Bo Horvat collected his second career hat trick Thursday night as the New York Islanders snapped their season-opening three-game losing streak, beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 in Elmont, N.Y.
Ilya Sorokin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16
Serious Flaw in Columnist’s Sorokin Trade Proposal to Oilers’
A recent trade proposal from Heavy.com suggesting the Edmonton Oilers acquire Ilya Sorokin from the New York Islanders makes for flashy discussion—but it overlooks a major issue that makes the deal highly unlikely.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16
Islanders’ Patrick Roy gives Ilya Sorokin ‘trust’ message amid shaky start to season
The New York Islanders are the only team in the NHL without a point in the 2025-26 season. They have three regulation losses despite Matthew Schaefer’s emergence on the national scene.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 16
NHL Predictions: Oct. 16 New York Islanders Vs Edmonton Oilers
Welcome back to another round of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15
Kings recall Erik Portillo on emergency basis
The Kings announced they’ve recalled goalie Erik Portillo from AHL Ontario under emergency conditions. As he’s an emergency call-up, the Kings don’t have to open a roster spot for him – although they wouldn’t have had to anyway with an existing opening.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / October 15
Are the Islanders already in trouble after just three games?
The New York Islanders have stumbled out of the gate with an 0–3 record — their worst start in over a decade and a troubling sign for a team expected to contend for at least a playoff spot.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 14
DFO Fantasy Show – Islanders & Rangers Check-In: The State of New York
Brock Seguin is joined by Stefen Rosner (NHL.com, The Elmonters) and Jonny Lazarus (Daily Faceoff, Morning Cuppa Hockey) to talk about the State of New York.
Calum Ritchie News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13
Islanders reassign former first-round pick to AHL
According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have reassigned forward Calum Ritchie to the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. Ritchie had begun the year on the season-opening injured reserve, working his way back from a lower-body issue.
New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / October 12
Isles rookie Matthew Schaefer is already setting records
The New York Islanders have yet to record a win through their first two games. But the Islanders have found a cornerstone player in rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / October 10
New York Islanders Forward Suspended One Game
The New York Islanders will be without one of their new forwards for one game. News emerged on Friday that forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended for one game after a cross-checking incident.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 10
Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders
When the New York Islanders moved way up at the NHL Draft lottery to obtain the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, they knew they would have an opportunity to add a game-breaking defenseman to their lineup.
Mathew Barzal News / Daily Faceoff / October 10
Why Mathew Barzal thinks the New York Islanders can be the new Dallas Stars
Mathew Barzal was just so happy to be talking hockey at all. That may come as a surprise given how grim things have been for the New York Islanders over the past four seasons.
Jonathan Drouin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10
Islanders' Jonathan Drouin to have player safety hearing
Jonathan Drouin’s Islanders debut was a multifaceted one.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 26
Ranking trade options for Panthers following Aleksander Barkov injury
Aleksander Barkov is going to miss seven to nine months after suffering ACL and MCL injuries. What should Florida do?
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Insider names two veteran centers Maple Leafs could sign
The Toronto Maple Leafs could sign more players this season if they see an opportunity in offensive positions during training camp, as confirmed by GM Brad Treliving.
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