New York Islanders News & Opinion

Barzal’s Two-Goal Performance Powers Islanders past Jets 3-1

The Canadian Press | October 17, 2019

WINNIPEG — Mathew Barzal scored twice as the New York Islanders won their third straight game with a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Nikolaj Ehlers had the…

Islanders’ Overtime Magic Helping Begin Season

Matt Rothman | October 15, 2019

It seemed like the season was coming to an end after the New York Islanders started 1-3, but after back-to-back wins in the extra session, all seems to be good…

Islanders Lack Structure, Energy in First 5 Games

Jon Zella | October 14, 2019

Like a poorly baked cake on the Great British Baking Show, the Islanders have lacked the consistent structure that made them successful during the 2018-19 season. Weak goaltending, lack of…

Islanders Stun Blues with 3-2 Overtime Win

The Canadian Press | October 14, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Devon Toews scored at 1:13 of overtime to complete a stunning late-game comeback by the New York Islanders as they downed the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on…

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks, Islanders, More

Kyle Gipe | October 14, 2019

In the Canadian Thanksgiving edition of NHL rumors, we look at the Buffalo Sabres’ defensive logjam, and are the Anaheim Ducks still looking for a defenseman? Also, what are the…

Nelson Scores in Shootout, Islanders Beat Panthers 3-2

The Canadian Press | October 12, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brock Nelson scored in the shootout and the New York Islanders beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 Saturday night to snap a two-game skid.
Anders Lee and Josh Bailey scored in regulation for the Islanders. Semyon Varlamov, signed to a four-…

Hurricanes Top Islanders 5-2 for Best Start in Franchise History

The Canadian Press | October 11, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Dougie Hamilton and Andrei Svechnikov each had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-2 Friday night and improved to 5-0-0 for the first time in franchise history.
Teuvo Teravainen, Brett Pesce and…

Islanders’ Bailey Plays in 800th Career Game

Matt Rothman | October 9, 2019

It’s been quite a run for the former first-round pick of the New York Islanders, as Josh Bailey played in his 800th career game Tuesday night against the Edmonton Oilers.…

Neal Scores 4 to Lead Oilers to 5-2 Win over Islanders

The Canadian Press | October 8, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — James Neal had his first career four-goal game and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Zack Kassian also scored as Edmonton won its first road game of the season and improved to 3-0-0 for the first ti…

Barry Trotz Passes Al Arbour in Career Games Coached

Matt Rothman | October 8, 2019

In his team 4-1 win on Sunday over the Winnipeg Jets, head coach Barry Trotz passed longtime New York Islanders head coach and four-time Stanley Cup champion Al Arbour in…

New York and Edmonton Face off for Non-Conference Battle

The Canadian Press | October 8, 2019

Edmonton Oilers (2-0-0, third in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (1-1-0, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Uniondale, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York and Edmonton hit the ice in a non-conference matchup.
New York fini…

NHL Rumors: 2020 RFA Class, Goligoski, Strome, More

Kyle Gipe | October 7, 2019

In today’s NHL Rumors rundown, we look at the 2020 restricted free agency (RFA) class, including Chicago Blackhawks center Dylan Strome. Plus, is Alex Goligoski a trade candidate, and why…