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Mathew Barzal Making Positive Progress in Return to NY Islanders

The New York Islanders have had some brutal injury luck in the early going of the 2026-27 NHL regular season. One player the team is patiently awaiting a return for is Mathew Barzal.

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NY Islanders Showcase Potential New Defensive Pairings With Alexander Romanov Out

The New York Islanders will be back at home on Thursday, hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. However, the team is going to have a different look compared to Tuesday night against the New York Rangers. On Tuesday, the Islanders came up short against the Rangers, losing by a score of 5-2.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / October 8

Semyon Varlamov Has Encouraging Return to NY Islanders

The third game of a regular season normally won’t drum up much attention, but for the New York Islanders, their most recent matchup against the New York Rangers was a special one.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Alexander Romanov News / New York Islanders On SI / October 7

NY Islanders Could Have Massive Blueline Shakeup Following Alexander Romanov Injury

The New York Islanders suffered their second loss of the season on Tuesday against the New York Rangers and have fallen to 1-2 on the season. However,

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Alexander Romanov News / Field Level Media / October 7

Islanders D Alexander Romanov (ACL) out 6-8 months

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be sidelined six to eight months after sustaining a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.

Alexander Romanov News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Islanders' Alexander Romanov to miss six to eight months with torn ACL

The New York Islanders took a major hit to their blue line on Tuesday night when Alexander Romanov exited their game against their nearby rival New York Rangers, and the news got worse on Wednesday.

Alexander Romanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Alexander Romanov Out 6-8 Months After Surgery

The New York Islanders have received devastating news regarding defenseman Alexander Romanov. According to a team announcement, Romanov required surgery to repair a torn right ACL, putting him on the shelf for the next six to eight months.

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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.

Vladimir Dravecky News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Islanders sign Vladimir Dravecky to three-year entry-level contract

The New York Islanders announced Wednesday they signed defenseman Vladimir Dravecky to a three-year, entry-level contract. In four games with the Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm this season, Dravecky has one goal and three assists for four points.

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The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

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Vladimir Dravecky News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Islanders Sign Vladimir Dravecky To Entry-Level Contract

The New York Islanders have signed 2026 fifth-round pick Vladimir Dravecky to his entry-level contract. Dravecky is currently assigned to the OHL’s Guelph Storm, allowing the first year of his deal to slide to next season.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Islanders’ Simon Holmstrom, Alexander Romanov Leave With Injury

The New York Islanders got battered and bruised in Tuesday night’s loss to their rival New York Rangers. Forward Simon Holmstrom exited the game in a rush during the first period after a zone clear attempt from Rangers defenseman Sean Durzi hit him in the face.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 7

NY Islanders Well Represented on Top 100 NHL Players List

The New York Islanders are in a peculiar place when it comes to the state of their current roster. There weren’t many moves made this offseason to build upon a team that finished with 91 points during the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / October 6

NY Islanders Can’t Capitalize on Chances in NY Rangers Loss

The New York Islanders had a ton of success in the Battle for New York last season when facing off against the New York Rangers, going 4-0. The contests weren’t particularly competitive either, with the Islanders outscoring the Rangers 14-3.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 6

NY Islanders Looking To Build More Momentum in Battle of New York

Coming off an impressive 6-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, the New York Islanders will be entering the Battle of New York after six different goal scorers led the Islanders to their dominant win over the Devils.

Semyon Varlamov News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov to make first NHL start since 2024

It’s been a long time coming for Semyon Varlamov’s return to the NHL. As the New York Islanders get set to take on their intra-city rivals in the New York Rangers on Tuesday, head coach Pete DeBoer announced at morning skate that Varlamov will start for them, his first NHL game in almost two years.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

What would it take for Matthew Schaefer to have an all-time great sophomore season?

Matthew Schaefer is going to become a really, really rich man next summer. But how rich is up to him. The New York Islanders defender is only 19, but he’s already one of the best young players in the world.

New York Islanders News / EssentiallySports / October 5

'Too Far Out'– Christopher Bell Delivers Stark Reality Check on Kyle Larson’s Chase Lead

Christopher Bell is sitting 50 points behind Kyle Larson in the Chase rankings, and with six races still to go, he believes that the gap has already become too large to realistically erase in a single race.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

Islanders rout Devils in home-opener shutout

Simon Holmstrom, Brayden Schenn and Bo Horvat scored within a nine-minute span in the second period Saturday night and goalie Ilya Sorokin stopped all 37 shots he faced for the New York Islanders, who won their home opener by routing the New Jersey Devils 6-0.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / September 29

Report: Islanders selling franchise stake at $3B valuation

The New York Islanders are selling a 15% stake in the club, with the team valued at $3 billion, Sportico reported on Monday. Venture capitalist David Shuman was previously announced as a new minority investor in the Islanders, but the identity of the people or entities involved in the 15% portion was not revealed.

Mathew Barzal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Islanders fans will love latest Mathew Barzal injury update

The New York Islanders open their 2026-27 season against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night — and one of their most important players could be on the ice for Game 1.