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The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972 during the league’s attempt to keep a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise off Long Island. The Islanders had near-immediate success, making the playoffs in their third season, which started a streak of 13 consecutive postseason appearances. During that streak, they won four straight Stanley Cups—1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983—and went to another Stanley Cup Final in 1984. The Islanders of the early 1980s remain one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history. 

Can the Islanders’ Core Remain Competitive in the Metro Division?
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The New York Islanders, long known for their rugged, defense-first identity, now find themselves at a critical juncture. The 2024-25 season saw them finish 35–35–12 and land 82 points. Their goals-for total was 224 (27th in the league), and goals-against came in at 257 (20th). Related: Projected Lineups for Islanders vs Rangers – 11/8/25 As the roster balances veteran players entering later stages of their careers and a youth wave rising fast, the big question looms: Can this core still contend in a Metro Division bursting with speed and depth? The Veteran Foundation At the center of the Islanders’ current identity is…

NHL Morning Recap – November 9, 2025
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Welcome to the NHL Morning Recap.  All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking the 13 NHL games that were played on Nov. 8, 2025. That includes an Original Six matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. As well as Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon in the late game. All that and more in the Morning Recap. PENGUINS 1 at DEVILS 2 – SO Related: Devils Remain Undefeated at Home, Besting the Penguins 2-1 in a Shootout Pittsburgh Penguins Goal Summary P2 12:33 – Ryan Graves (1) from Bryan Rust (10), Sidney Crosby (9) New Jersey Devils Goal Summary P1 19:12…

Projected Lineups for Islanders vs Rangers – 11/8/25
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The New York Islanders take on the New York Ranges at the Madison Square Garden. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. ISLANDERS (6-6-2) at RANGERS (7-6-2) 7 p.m. ET; MSGSN, MSG Islanders projected lineup Emil Heineman — Bo Horvat — Mathew BarzalJonathan Drouin — Calum Ritchie — Kyle PalmieriAnders Lee — Jean-Gabriel Pageau — Simon HolmstromKyle MacLean — Casey Cizikas — Anthony Duclair Adam Pelech — Ryan PulockMatthew Schaeffer — Scott MayfieldAlexander Romanov — Tony DeAngelo Ilya SorokinDavid Rittich Scratched: Maxim Tsyplakov, Adam Boqvist Injured: Maxim Shabanov (upper body), Semyon Varlamov (knee), Ethan Bear (upper body) Status…

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Alexei Yashin Trade Revisited
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Long before he became one of the biggest and most disappointing contracts in New York Islanders franchise history, Alexei Yashin was traded to the Islanders from the Ottawa Senators back on June 23, 2001. At the time, Yashin was a talented forward with a high-skill level and offensive upside that…

 

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Islanders FAQ

What year were the New York Islanders founded?

The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972.

When did the New York Islanders play their first game?

The Islanders’ first game was played on Oct. 7, 1972, against the Atlanta Flames and resulted in a 3-2 loss.

Who is the current head coach of the New York Islanders?

Patrick Roy is the current head coach of the New York Islanders.