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NHL cancels Olympic send-off, grants Isles 2027 All-Star Game
The NHL has canceled a planned send-off event for the 2026 Winter Olympics in February at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.,The league, however, plans to hold the All-Star Game and skills competition at the New York Islanders' home arena in 2027.,The initial plan was to create an international event on Long...
Matthew Schaefer extends point streak as Isles nip Sharks
Matthew Schaefer continued the impressive start to his NHL career Tuesday night, scoring the winning goal and collecting two points to help the New York Islanders earn a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks in Elmont, N.Y.,Schaefer, an 18-year-old who was the No. 1 overall pick in the June draft, has at...
Islanders await frustrated Sharks, who hope enemy ice is the cure
Macklin Celebrini, the first pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, has a unique understanding of what Matthew Schaefer, the top selection in this year's draft, is experiencing this season.,On Tuesday night, Celebrini and his San Jose Sharks teammates would like to experience what Schaefer and every other NHL ...
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 Jordan Spence to a loose puck deep in the Senators zone and whirled in the crease before tucking a shot between the legs of Linus Ullmark to c...
Bo Horvat's hat trick lifts Isles past 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.,The Islanders responded immediately after Oilers center Trent Frederic drew a high-sticking penalty with 4:5...
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.,The Islanders responded immediately after Oilers center Trent Frederic drew a high-sticking penalty with 4:5...
Matthew Schaefer starts strong, but Islanders wobble into clash vs. Oilers
Matthew Schaefer has made history throughout his first three NHL games.,The New York Islanders are hoping to avoid history in their fourth game.,The Islanders will look to snap their season-opening losing streak Thursday night, when they conclude a three-game homestand by hosting the Edmonton Oilers...
Jets grab early lead, cruise to 5-2 win over Islanders
Morgan Barron scored early in the first period Monday afternoon for the visiting Winnipeg Jets, who never trailed in a 5-2 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.,Nico Niederreiter, Logan Stanley, Tanner Pearson and Mark Scheifele also scored for the Jets, who have won two straight following...
Isles rookie Matthew Schaefer setting records as Jets await
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.,The Islanders will look to earn their first win when they host the Winnipeg Jets in a Monday matinee in Elmont, N.Y.,Both teams were...
Islanders, Capitals look to rebound after losing season openers
There's no way for the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals to recreate the unique set of circumstances that surrounded their two clashes at UBS Arena in April.,But the Islanders are hoping they can spend this season mimicking the blueprint the Capitals authored last season.,The Islanders will...
Islanders F Jonathan Drouin suspended one game for cross-check
New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended one game by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after he cross-checked Connor Dewar of the Pittsburgh Penguins.,Drouin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct with 15 seconds left in the third period Thursday....
Islanders F Jonathan Drouin facing player safety hearing
New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after he cross-checked Connor Dewar of the Pittsburgh Penguins.,Drouin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct with 15 seconds left in the third period Thursday. ...
Penguins outlast Islanders to spoil Matthew Schaefer's debut
Justin Brazeau scored the go-ahead goal with 5:39 remaining in the third period, helping the host Pittsburgh Penguins spoil the debut of top draft pick Matthew Schaefer with a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday.,Evgeni Malkin's diagonal outlet pass sprung Brazeau to skate in and bac...
Matthew Schaefer, top pick in '25 draft, set for debut as Isles visit Pens
Matthew Schaefer said he is focused on the task at hand when he makes his NHL debut for the New York Islanders on Thursday.,One could understand if Schaefer, the top overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, took a moment to size up the competition. After all, the 18-year-old will face off against Sidney ...
Islanders name top pick D Matthew Schaefer to roster for opener
After turning 18 a month ago, defenseman Matthew Schaefer is now set to make his NHL debut for the New York Islanders on Thursday in the team's season opener.,Schaefer, the No. 1 overall selection in June's NHL entry draft, officially was named to the Islanders' roster Monday. ,New York will be in P...
Canadiens acquire D Noah Dobson in sign-and-trade with Isles
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson in a sign-and-trade agreement with the New York Islanders on Friday as the top-pair defenseman agreed to an eight-year, $76 million contract.,In return, the Islanders received forward Emil Heineman and both of Montreal's first-round picks (Nos. 16 and 17) ...
Reports: Canadiens acquire D Noah Dobson in sign-and-trade with Islanders
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson in a trade with the New York Islanders and agreed to sign the top-pair defenseman to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Per reports, the Islanders will receive forward Emil Heineman and both of Montrea...
Islanders F Matt Martin retires after 16 seasons, joins front office
Forward Matt Martin, who spent all but two of his 16 NHL seasons with the New York Islanders, retired on Tuesday and was named a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche.,Martin, 36, had two assists and 82 hits in 32 games last season for the Islanders, who selected him in the fifth round...
Islanders name Ryan Bowness director of player personnel
The New York Islanders named Ryan Bowness assistant general manager and director of player personnel on Monday. ,Bowness spent the past three seasons with the Ottawa Senators, including as associate GM during the 2024-25 season. He was assistant GM his first two seasons there. ,Bowness joins a revam...
Islanders ink F Kyle Palmieri, D Adam Boqvist to contracts
The New York Islanders signed forward Kyle Palmieri to a two-year contract and defenseman Adam Boqvist to a one-year deal on Friday.,Financial terms for either pact were not disclosed by the team.,Palmieri, 34, recorded 48 points (24 goals, 24 assists) while playing in all 82 games this past season....