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On a hot streak, Isles strive to maintain supremacy over Flyers
Following a slow start to the season, the New York Islanders are riding a four-game winning streak into Saturday afternoon's road game against the Philadelphia Flyers.,New York began the campaign with three straight losses, including a 5-2 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets that dropped the team to 0-3-0. ...
Islanders set to host 2027 All-Star Weekend
The New York Islanders will host the 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., the league announced on Friday.,The move comes on the heels of the NHL canceling the Olympic send-off event that was set for the UBS Arena in February.,The Islanders previously were awarded the 2026 All-Star...
Islanders blitz Red Wings 7-2 in 4th straight victory
Emil Heineman recorded his first career two-goal game Thursday night for the surging New York Islanders, who authored their most resounding win since the 2023-24 season by routing the visiting Detroit Red Wings 7-2 in Elmont, N.Y.,Tony DeAngelo, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Mathew Barzal and Simon Holmstrom...
Red Wings get latest crack at slowing Isles' Matthew Schaefer
The Detroit Red Wings were stymied Wednesday night by a goalie making his NHL debut.,On Thursday night, the Red Wings get the task no one has been able to master yet: slowing down New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer.,The Islanders will look to continue surging when they face the Red Wings in ...
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...
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.,The Islanders will look to build on the momentum of their first win Saturday afternoon, when they visit the Ottawa Senators in a ba...
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...
Top pick Matthew Schaefer scores 1st goal in Isles' loss to Caps
Aliaksei Protas scored twice Saturday night for the Washington Capitals, who never trailed in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.,Martin Fehervary scored the Capitals' first goal while Ryan Leonard scored in the second for Washington, which has split its first two games for the thi...
Aliaksei Protas scores twice to leads Capitals past Islanders
Aliaksei Protas scored twice Saturday night for the Washington Capitals, who never trailed in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.,Martin Fehervary scored the Capitals' first goal while Ryan Leonard scored in the second for Washington, which has split its first two games for the thi...
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...