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Sunday, October 4, 2026
Beloved 105-year-old WWII vet returns to play national anthem at Islanders game

“What this country has done for me, no other country in the world could do — and I mean that."

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Six different Islanders score in home-opening win over Devils

Ilya Sorokin made 36 saves for his 30th career shutout in a 6-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.

Islanders’ line blender pays off in dominant home-opener win over Devils

It’s nights like these, where Matthew Schaefer is flying and the crowd is booming and the power play is actually functioning, where you can see the vision. All that promise. All that passion. 

Kyle Palmieri tells The Post about his ACL rehab and how he’s ready to put himself in ‘best position possible’

From watching Palmieri — in camp, in the preseason, at the start of the regular season — it’s hard to notice from on high that anything is all that different. But physically and mentally, how...

NY Islanders aim to continue dominance over Devils in home opener at UBS Arena

NY Islanders aim to continue dominance over Devils in home opener at UBS Arena

NY Islanders bringing back 105-year-old WWII veteran to perform National Anthem

NY Islanders bringing back 105-year-old WWII veteran to perform national anthem

Islanders Notes: Barzal, Holmstrom, Duclair

Notes around the New York Islanders including an update on Mathew Barzal's timeline, a possible comparable for Simon Holmstrom, and more.

Islanders hoping lineup changes will spark offense in Home Opener

The New York Islanders will be making changes in hopes of kickstarting the team's offense in its first home game of the 2026-27 season.

Ducks’ $7.2 Million Deal for Tristan Luneau Puts New Price Pressure on Islanders’ Depth

Anaheim gave a defenseman with 15 NHL games a six-year extension, a signal the Islanders cannot ignore with Simon Holmstrom heading toward free agency. The post Ducks’ $7.2 Million Deal for...

The tricky decisions the Islanders face amid the rising tide of eye-opening NHL contracts

In the NHL’s new landscape, the way teams manage their middle six assets will be determinative.

Friday, October 2, 2026
Islanders bank on building home-ice edge behind Matthew Schaefer

Last season, it became clear that the Islanders' home venue had quickly transformed into the Rink That Matthew Schaefer Is Building.

East Lineup Notes: Eklund, Kuzmenko, Gilbert, Zellweger

Victor Eklund has gotten a bump in the line charts, according to Stefen Rosner. After previously stating that the forward could make the NHL roster this season, and has to start on the 23-man...

Does NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche have what it takes to take a big swing?

Does NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche have what it takes to take a big swing?

NY Islanders announce BYOB change outside UBS Arena that fans should know about

NY Islanders announce BYOB change outside UBS Arena that fans should know about

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Islanders begin 26/27 season looking to get back to playoffs under DeBoer

NY Islanders fall to Toronto 2-1 in opener

The clock is ticking on the Islanders’ Peter DeBoer transition

We know what DeBoer’s teams look like when they are rolling.

Big Hype Prospects: Wyttenbach, Keenan, Ravensbergen, Kvasnicka

The college hockey season will kick off this weekend. It will be a season unlike any before it, with a record-setting 326 NHL draft picks, including 30 first-round picks, spread across the college...

Anthony Duclair looking capable of helping Islanders solve lineup puzzle

The question going into camp this year wasn’t whether Duclair would find his 25-goal form so much as whether he would be in the lineup. 

What will Matthew Schaefer’s next contract look like?

Schaefer won the Calder Trophy and finished 12th in Norris Trophy voting last season.

NY Islanders give optimistic update on Mathew Barzal's early season status

NY Islanders give optimistic update on Mathew Barzal's early season status

NY Islanders minority owner revealed to have deep Long Island roots

NY Islanders minority owner revealed to have deep Long Island roots

Islanders rookie Victor Eklund holds own versus Auston Matthews’ line

The most surprised person to learn that Victor Eklund made the Islanders roster out of camp might have been Victor Eklund himself.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The NY Islanders were involved in trade talks for Kirill Marchenko

Mathieu Darche and the NY Islanders were involved in trade talks for Kirill Marchenko before teh winger was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs

Islanders score late, but open season with 2-1 loss to Maple Leafs

Easton Cowan had a goal and an assist in the first period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday night for their first victory under coach Jim Hiller.

Islanders’ defensive issues reinforced in season-opening loss to Maple Leafs

The Islanders looked like a better, faster, more competitive team Wednesday night. Just not better, faster or competitive enough.

The NY Islanders offense was a no show in opening night loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs

The NY Islanders struggled offensively, falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the season opener

The New York Islanders Look for a Hot Start to the Season

The New York Islanders will play four games in eight days to start the season. This will not define the season, but it will be an important stretch.

Metro Notes: Islanders’ Marchenko Interest, Brown, Provorov

The New York Islanders attempted to acquire star forward Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets before he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, reports Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic....

Here’s where to watch Islanders season-opener vs. Maple Leafs live for free

The matchup will be a showcase for the two most recent first-overall NHL draft picks: 2025's Matthew Schaefer and 2026's Gavin McKenna.

3 predictions for the NY Islanders' 2026-27 season

Three predictions for the NY Islanders as they enter the 2026-27 season

Inside what makes Islanders superstar Matthew Schaefer one of the best skaters in the world: ‘He’s literally flying’

“I like to go fast,” Schaefer told The Post. “That’s what I really like to do.” In his rookie season, the entire league found out fast he can go.

Latest On Mathew Barzal Injury

New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche updated the media (including Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters) on the health status of injured star forward Mathew Barzal. Per Rosner, Darche “hopes Barzal will...

How will Peter DeBoer impact the Islanders?

In four separate instances, DeBoer has taken a team to the Conference Final during his first season with the club.

NHL Insider makes a huge Cal Ritchie prediction NY Islanders fans would love to see

NHL Insider makes a huge Cal Ritchie prediction NY Islanders fans would love to see

Mathew Barzal injury won’t stop him from having a career year

Despite an early injury setback, Mathew Barzal and the New York Islanders should still have one heck of a season.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Matthew Schaefer named Islanders’ assistant captain in telling move

Islanders young star Matthew Schaefer will be one of four players to wear an “A” this season.

Three Biggest Keys for the Islanders in 2026-27:

It is no secret the New York Islanders enter the 2026-27 season looking to exceed modest expectations and return to playoff contention. But for the Islanders to

The unusual messaging following Islanders into season comes with giant caveat

With Schaefer playing 23-25 minutes every night, the Islanders will inherently be a faster team than they looked during the exhibition season.

What do last-minute tickets cost for the Devils vs. Islanders at UBS Arena?

The Metropolitan Division rivals are going toe-to-toe in Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Matthew Schaefer earns a letter as NY Islanders announce their alternate captains

Matthew Schaefer earns a letter as NY Islanders announce their alternate captains

Islanders 2026-27 season preview, prediction: Things could get messy

The route to a successful retool for the Islanders feels much more clear than it did a year ago.

NY Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer explains what he likes most about big addition

NY Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer explains what he likes most about big addition

Monday, September 28, 2026
Islanders sell minority stake in team at $3 billion valuation

The $3 billion valuation is more than six times the $485 million for which Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky bought the Islanders in 2014.

How to watch the Islanders on DAZN: Prices, plans, features for new NHL streaming home

A new season brings a new way for Isles fans to watch games. Here's all you need to know.

The NY Islanders are suddenly worth 3 billion and sold an equity stake of franchise

The NY Islanders are suddenly worth 3 billion and sold an equity stake of franchise

Logan Stanley's physicality could help the NY Islanders prevent as many high-danger chances

Logan Stanley brings another dimension of physicality to the NY Islanders

Report: Islanders to sell stake in team at $3 billion valuation

The Long Island franchise was purchased for less than $500 million 12 years ago.

NY Islanders' announcer Brendan Burke notifies Elliotte Friedman of rule crackdown

Brendan Burke, the voice of teh NY Islanders, makes Elliotte Friedman aware of a crackdown on an existing NHL rule

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Isaiah George doesn't run with the opportunity given by the NY Islanders

Isaiah George doesn't make the most of his opportunity and will start the season with Hamilton

Islanders sign D Logan Stanley to one-year deal

The Islanders are bolstering their blueline, signing Logan Stanley to a one-year deal.

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