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The 2026-27 NHL regular season got off to a disappointing start for the New York Islanders, who were defeated by the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in their opener.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 2

Victor Eklund Moving Into Top 6 is Encouraging for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are coming off a loss in their season opener and will be heading home to try and get their first win of the season against the New Jersey Devils.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / September 30

Preview: NY Islanders' Season Opener vs. Maple Leafs

The New York Islanders are getting set for their season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the team will be excited for the upcoming season. With training camp and the preseason coming and going quickly, the Islanders will be in action on the road.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 29

NY Islanders Unveil Jersey Number for Victor Eklund

After making the 23-man roster for opening night, rookie Victor Eklund of the New York Islanders has been assigned his jersey number. Eklund will wear No.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 27

Victor Eklund Appears to Have Secured NY Islanders Roster Spot

With the NHL preseason in the books for the New York Islanders, it now appears Victor Eklund has made the roster ahead of Opening Night. Eklund was originally selected by the Islanders at No.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Five NHL rookies who have stood out the most during 2026-27 preseason

Here, we’re looking at five NHL rookies who have looked good in one way or another during the late-September rush.

John Tavares impressed with Gavin McKenna's quick improvement

Is the NHL cooling down on expansion a good thing?

Zach Hyman invites Mark Messier to visit Oilers after Mike Babcock comments

Sharks name Macklin Celebrini 14th captain in franchise history

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

New York Islanders News / The Lead / September 22

Mathew Barzal’s Injury Creates Space for Victor Eklund on Islanders’ Roster

With the 2026-2027 NHL season set to begin soon, the New York Islanders began training camp on Wednesday. Unfortunately, they will be without forward Mathew Barzal for the foreseeable future.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 21

Breaking Down the Most Intriguing Roster Battle for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are coming into this season with high hopes after just missing the playoffs last year. There are arguments to be made that they’re actually ahead of schedule in their rebuild.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 21

Why Victor Eklund Could Help Solve Major Issue for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are getting closer to the start of the regular season, and with their first preseason game in the books, the team is hopeful to be a little bit better than last year. With a new regime taking over not too long ago and a new coach in Peter DeBoer, the Islanders are hoping to be an improved team.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 13

NY Islanders Future Line on Full Display at Rookie Camp

The New York Islanders began rookie camp this week, and there are a lot of intriguing players who are participating, with so many of the organization’s top prospects taking part.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 10

NY Islanders' Victor Eklund Being Seen as Great Prospect This Year is Encouraging

With Rookie Camp set to start soon, followed by training camp for the New York Islanders, the team is getting ready for the start of the regular season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 12

NY Islanders' Victor Eklund Correctly Named Among Top 50 NHL Prospects

There is little doubt that Victor Eklund is a budding talent for both the NHL and the New York Islanders. In a corresponding fashion, Scott Wheeler of The Athletic put out a list of his top 100 drafted league prospects.