Matthew Schaefer Has the Islanders Pushing Their Chips to the Middle
The New York Islanders have spent much of the last few seasons hovering in that murky middle ground—not quite a disaster, but certainly not a powerhouse. In a 24-hour whirlwind…
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Islanders Riding High Into Challenging 13-Day Road Trip
If you’re looking for a blueprint on how to start a road trip, decimating a division rival 9-0 is certainly one way to do it. The New York Islanders boarded…
Islanders Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Horvat, Sorokin, Schaefer and More
Here are the biggest storylines for the New York Islanders and their schedule for the week of Jan. 4–11. Bo Horvat’s Injury Blow The most significant news is the loss…
Islanders Score Late In Third & Beat Maple Leafs 4-3 In OT
The New York Islanders are back in action tonight as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Islanders come into this game after losing 7-2 at the hands of the…
NHL’s Calder Trophy Race Isn’t as Close as it Seems
In the eyes of some, the NHL’s Calder Trophy race is tighter than ever. As New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has started to slow down offensively, Montreal Canadiens winger…
Mammoth Dominate Islanders With a 7-2 Win
2026 has started pretty well for the Utah Mammoth thanks to a 7-2 win on Thursday afternoon over the New York Islanders in their first game of the new year.…
Islanders Overcome Blackhawks in the Shootout, 3-2
The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the New York Islanders at the United Center on Dec. 30, in what will be the last contest of 2025 for both teams. While the Islanders…
Islanders & Barzal Sent a $5,000 Message to the Rest of the NHL
In the modern NHL, the concept of “The Code” is often debated, dissected, and occasionally dismissed as a relic of a bygone era. We talk about instigator penalties, the decline…
Matthew Schaefer’s Historic Start for the Islanders
When the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer first overall in June, the organization wasn’t just looking for a prospect; they were looking for a savior for their blue line.…
9 NHL Offseason Additions Making an Impact Early in 2025-26
This past summer was not a particularly exciting offseason for NHL fans. But even though that’s the case, there have been more than a few players who are making positive…