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You always remember your first, and it’s safe to say Jacob Fowler will remember his first NHL game forever. On Thursday night, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler made his big-league debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Islanders’ head coach Patrick Roy called shocking Avs upset in pregame speech

The New York Islanders became the second team to beat the Colorado Avalanche in regulation this season on Thursday night. The Avalanche have been on a torrid pace for most of the year, but Patrick Roy’s Islanders have been a resilient group.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

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?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / ESPN / December 4

Isles top juggernaut Avalanche with 'surprise' win

Islanders coach Patrick Roy team defeated the mighty Avalanche, 6-3, to snap Colorado's 17-game point streak is a statement win for the Islanders.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

'I'm a grown man, I can stand up for myself': Mikko Rantanen responds to Patrick Roy's threat

In the final minute of that game, Stars forward Mikko Rantanen laid a vicious hit on Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov.

Bill Daly: 'If rink not completed, no NHLers going to the Olympics'

Stars' Tyler Seguin out long-term with ACL injury

Which players could kick off the NHL trade market this month?

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Islanders' Kyle Palmieri exits game vs. Flyers due to injury

The New York Islanders announced mid-game that forward Kyle Palmieri will not return due to a lower-body injury.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Avalanche pull off feat only ever done in Patrick Roy days

The Colorado Avalanche have not returned to the Western Conference Finals since seizing the Stanley Cup in 2022, causing some fans to wonder if they would ever reclaim their dominant form.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Islanders’ Patrick Roy gives biggest key for New York to win games

The New York Islanders were outmatched 3-1 by the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, giving Boston a clean sweep in their season matchups. Despite controlling possession and outshooting the Bruins 45-14, New York failed to make the most of its scoring opportunities.

New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / November 25

Jonathan Drouin and Patrick Roy: the unlikely prolific duo

The Canadiens arrived in Salt Lake City late yesterday afternoon. A very big challenge awaits them this week, as they cross swords with Utah, Vegas and Colorado.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 19

Patrick Roy Erupts After Controversial Rantanen Hit: Will NHL React to Threat?

It doesn’t appear Mikko Rantanen will receive any supplemental discipline, but he’s going to need to have his head on a swivel the next time the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars meet.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 19

Isles-Stars game ends with ejection, review and screaming

Islanders-Stars game ends with ejection, review and Patrick Roy screaming

The New York Islanders' 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night ended with complete mayhem.

Mark Scheifele adds milestone as Jets take down Blue Jackets

Nate Danielson's first NHL goal helps the Red Wings down Kraken

Maple Leafs GM takes first step toward solutions with honest assessment

Maple Leafs' concerning injury problem grows with Matthew Knies update

Top NHLers 35 and older in 2025-26

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The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

How has playing under Patrick Roy impacted Ilya Sorokin?

With the New York Islanders off to a relatively decent start to the 2025-26 season, many are wondering how the goaltending will hold up for the entire year, and hopefully get the team back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Islanders’ Patrick Roy makes Olympic case for Bo Horvat

The New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 5-0 on Saturday night, moving to 7-6-2 on the season. They blitzed their rivals, piling onto the Blueshirts’ dismal record at Madison Square Garden this season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 6

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

How Patrick Roy Is Transitioning the Islanders Into an Offensive Team

The New York Islanders are showing clear signs this season of transforming from a defense-first squad into a legitimately-dangerous offensive unit. Under

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Islanders’ Patrick Roy drops ‘bottom line’ statement on wild Senators win

The New York Islanders grabbed their second win of the season on Saturday night with a gritty 5-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators. After trailing 4-3 deep in the second period, right wing Kyle Palmieri and left wing Anders Lee each scored goals to give New York the edge.

New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Islanders' Patrick Roy, Anthony Duclair Clear Air After Controversial Past Comment

New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair and head coach Patrick Roy say their fractured relationship from last season is no longer an issue. The members of the Islanders organization met this summer to settle the fallout from Roy’s stinging “god awful” comment and criticism of Duclair's play in April that led to the forward's leave of absence.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 2

Canadiens’ Legend Had Big Demands For Teammates

It's unsurprising to hear that Montreal Canadiens Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and former Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Patrick Roy was intense, but the expectations that he had for his teammates cement why he holds such high importance in the organization's history books.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

How Scotty Bowman and the Red Wings Changed the Canadiens History

If you tuned in on Dec. 2, 1995, to watch the Montreal Canadiens face the Detroit Red Wings, you probably had no idea you were about to see one of the NHL’s most dramatic turning points.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / May 29

Islanders new GM: Patrick Roy to remain head coach

Patrick Roy will remain as the head coach of the New York Islanders, new general manager and executive vice president Mathieu Darche said at his introductory press conference on Thursday.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Patrick Roy to remain Islanders coach in 2025-26; assistant coaches let go

While some things will stay the same, others will be different on Long Island next season. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, new New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche confirmed that Patrick Roy will return as head coach for the 2025-26 season.

New York Islanders News / NHL Rumors / April 27