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Sunday, April 5, 2026
Islanders fire Patrick Roy, hire Peter DeBoer: Making sense of New York's last-second coaching change

The Islanders have made a change with a playoff berth slipping from their grasp

Islanders fire Roy, shock NHL with replacement

The New York Islanders shocked the NHL, dismissing Patrick Roy and hiring a highly surprising choice for the foreseeable future.

Islanders fire head coach Patrick Roy, announce hiring of Peter DeBoer

With four games left in the regular season, the Islanders have fired head coach Patrick Roy and hired Peter DeBoer, general manager Mathieu Darche announced on Sunday.

Patrick Roy should be on hot seat if NY Islanders complete playoff collapse

Patrick Roy, the Islanders head coach may be held ultimately responsible if team can't rebound to make post-season after making moves to bolster roster at trade deadline

NY Islanders playoff hopes take another hit after 4-3 loss in Carolina

NY Islanders playoff hopes take another hit after 4-3 loss in Carolina

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Islanders' losing streak reaches four games after 4-3 defeat to Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis had two goals and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games.

Revisiting the Islanders & Avalanche Devon Toews Trade

The New York Islanders faced the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2024, as part of the full slate of NHL games called the “Frozen Frenzy” with multiple staggered start…

Islanders can’t expect to make playoffs after games like these

The New York Islanders picked one heck of a time to put up a stinker, seriously compromising the club's playoff chances this season.

NY Islanders struggle early and can't recover in costly loss to Philadelphia Flyers

NY Islanders struggle early and can't recover in costly loss to Philadelphia Flyers

Friday, April 3, 2026
Islanders drop third straight game after 4-1 loss to Flyers

Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan...

Former NY Islanders forward Mikhail Grabovski arrested outside of Toronto

Former NY Islanders forward Mikhail Grabovski was arrested outside of Toronto after a youth hockey game

NY Islanders and Flyers clash at UBS Arena as tightly packed playoff race continues

NY Islanders and Flyers clash at UBS Arena as tightly packed playoff race continues

Islanders rookie could face boyhood idol in playoffs

New York Islanders star rookie Matthew Schaefer has a unique opportunity to face his boyhood idol in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Mathew Barzal preaching positive vibes only as NY Islanders gear up for Flyers

Mathew Barzal preaching positive vibes only as NY Islanders gear up for Flyers

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
NY Islanders fans made Tavares “pay the price” says former GM Lou Lamoriello

NY Islanders fans made Tavares “pay the price” says former GM Lou Lamoriello

NY Islanders let another game slip away late in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres

NY Islanders let another game slip away late in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Islanders drop both games of back-to-back after 4-3 loss to Sabres

Bowen Byram flipped a long shot into an empty net with 1:43 remaining to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

Monday, March 30, 2026
Islanders allow seven unanswered goals in 8-3 loss to Penguins

Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in...

NY Islanders second period collapse costs them in crucial loss to Pittsburgh Penguins

NY Islanders second period collapse costs them in crucial loss to Pittsburgh Penguins

Patrick Roy Swapping Barzal and Holmstrom on NY Islanders Top Power Play

Mat Barzal has rand the left circle on the Islanders power play for 9 years but Patrick Roy is making a slight tweak tonight.

NY Islanders prospects will face off in the NCAA Frozen Four

Two NY Islanders prospects will face off in the Frozen Four for the right to play for the NCAA Championship

Rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer poised to make NHL history in Islanders vs. Penguins on Monday, March 30

Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer could tie or break an NHL rookie goals record Monday against Pittsburgh

Sunday, March 29, 2026
What are the Islanders going to do with Anders Lee

One of the biggest questions for the Islanders this offseason is what are they going to do with Anders Lee. Here is what his future on Long Island looks like.

Matthew Schaefer on the precipice of breaking long-standing NY Islanders record

Matthew Schaefer on the precipice of breaking long-standing NY Islanders record

Saturday, March 28, 2026
NY Islanders explode for five second period goals to rally past Florida Panthers

NY Islanders explode for five second period goals to rally past Florida Panthers

Islanders fall behind early, score five unanswered goals in 5-2 win over Panthers

Brayden Schenn had a goal and two assists and Matthew Schaefer tied the rookie defenseman franchise scoring record as the New York Islanders rallied to beat the two-time defending champion Florida...

Friday, March 27, 2026
Where does Islanders D Matthew Schaefer's rookie season rank in NY sports history?

Where does Islanders D Matthew Schaefer's rookie season rank in NY sports history?

Islanders make right call by sending Eklund to Bridgeport

The New York Islanders made the right call by sending one of their top prospects to the AHL instead of bringing him all the way into the NHL.

NY Islanders rewrite franchise history with this season's close game mastery

NY Islanders rewrite franchise history with this season's close game mastery

Thursday, March 26, 2026
NY Islanders lean on Ilya Sorokin to take down Dallas Stars in crucial win

NY Islanders lean on Ilya Sorokin to take down Dallas Stars in crucial win

Islanders bounce back to pick up huge two points with 2-1 win over Stars

Ilya Sorokin gave the New York Islanders the type of elite goaltending they needed facing one of the NHL’s top teams while in the thick of a playoff chase, making 26 saves to beat the Dallas Stars...

NY Islanders try to rebound at home against the Dallas Stars and steady playoff push

NY Islanders try to rebound at home against the Dallas Stars and steady playoff push

Mathieu Darche’s big move , why the New York Islanders acquired Brayden Schenn

Mathieu Darche acquired Brayden Schenn for a reason here’s why

Brayden Schenn's analytical numbers have been concerning since joining the NY Islanders

The NY Islanders haven't gotten the jolt they hoped for after trading for Brayden Schenn, as the player and the team have struggled since the trade deadline

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Josh Bailey tells the story of the unique location he was in when traded by the NY Islanders

Josh Bailey tells the story of when he got the news he'd been traded by the NY Islanders and the unique location he was in with his teammates

Islanders can’t afford to let opportunities go like this

The New York Islanders can't afford to keep letting crucial opportunities to lock up a playoff spot go in their remaining games this season.

Matthew Schaefer breaks NHL record with staggering performance in Islanders loss

Islanders rookie sets NHL record for most ice time by a teenager despite 4-3 loss to Chicago.

NY Islanders can't overcome costly mistakes in frustrating 4-3 loss to Blackhawks

NY Islanders can't overcome costly mistakes in frustrating 4-3 loss to Blackhawks

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Islanders unable to erase poor first period in 4-3 loss to Blackhawks

Anton Frondell had an assist in his NHL debut, Nick Lardis and Frank Nazar each had a goal and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.

NY Islanders look to maintain momentum as they host the Chicago Blackhawks at UBS

NY Islanders look to maintain momentum as they host the Chicago Blackhawks at UBS

Anton Frondell will make his NHL debut tonight against the NY Islanders

Highly touted prospect Anton Frondell will make his NHL debut tonight for the Chicago Blackhawks against the NY Islanders

The NY Islanders have signed NCAA free agent goaltender Josh Kotai to an ELC

The NY Islanders have made their first NCAA free agent signing of the season, inking Augustana University goaltender Josh Kotai to an ELC

Islanders Sorokin could end up on Hart Ballots for this reason, analyst believes

New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin could get plenty of Hart Trophy consideration as one notable analyst believes.

NY Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson assessed a 2-game suspension to begin the OHL Playoffs

NY Islanders prospect Kashawn Aitcheson has been handed a mandatory two-game suspension in the OHL, missing the first two games of their first-round series

Mikko Rantanen won't play against the NY Islanders in the first matchup since injuring Alexander Romanov

Mikko Rantanen is set to rejoin the Dallas Stars, but he won't do so against the NY Islanders for the return leg after injuring Alexander Romanov in their last matchup

Monday, March 23, 2026
Victor Eklund is ready to join the NY Islanders in any capacity right now

Victor Eklund's season in Sweden recently came to an end, and the young Swede is ready to continue playing this year in North America

NHL analyst uses advanced stats to build Vezina case for Islanders' Ilya Soorkin

NHL analyst uses advanced stats to build Vezina case for Islanders' Ilya Soorkin

NY Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin is proving to be the King of shutouts

NY Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin is proving to be the King of shutouts

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Islanders move back into playoff position behind Ilya Sorokin shutout performance

Islanders move back into playoff position behind Ilya Sorokin shutout performance

Islanders hold on for 1-0 win over Blue Jackets

Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves, Bo Horvat scored the only goal on the first shot of the game, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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