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Matthew Schaefer sparks Islanders to comeback win over Blue Jackets

Rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom in the final minutes on Sunday, helping the Islanders rally for a 3-2 win.

Nov 2, 2025

Martin Fehérváry #42 of the Washington Capitals makes a defensive pay against Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders during a game at Capital One Arena on October 31, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Islanders top Caps 3-1, keep Ovechkin at 899

Alex Ovechkin remained one goal shy of 900 for the Capitals, who have lost three straight.

Oct 31, 2025

Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores a goal against David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders during the third period at Lenovo Center on October 30, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Svechnikov helps Hurricanes roll past Islanders 6-2 for 2nd win in 5 games

The Islanders were without star center Mathew Barzal, announced by coach Patrick Roy earlier in the day as a healthy scratch as discipline for being late to the rink.

Oct 30, 2025

Alex Debrincat #93 of the Detroit Red Wings plays the puck against Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on October 23, 2025 in Elmont, New York.

Islanders dominate Red Wings 7-2 behind Heineman's two goals

The Red Wings dropped their second straight.

Oct 23, 2025

New York Islanders' Matthew Schaefer (48) shoots the puck past San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.

Islanders beat Sharks 4-3 for third straight win

The New York Islanders beat the winless San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Oct 21, 2025

Claude Giroux #28 of the Ottawa Senators battles for the puck with Ilya Sorokin #30, Tony DeAngelo #77 and Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders in the first period on October 18, 2025 at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Anders Lee, Kyle Palmieri help Islanders top Senators 5-4

Lee added two assists, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots.

Oct 18, 2025

Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders celebrates his third period powerplay goal against Stuart Skinner #74 of the Edmonton Oilers at UBS Arena on October 16, 2025 in Elmont, New York.

Islanders beat Oilers 4-2 for their 1st win this season

The Islanders picked up their first win of the season by rallying to defeat the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.

Oct 16, 2025

Toews scores 1st point since 2023, Jets defeat winless Islanders

The Islanders remain winless, having allowed 13 goals to start the season.

Oct 13, 2025

No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer scores, but Islanders fall to Capitals

Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist, and the Capitals held on for a 4-2 win on Saturday night, spoiling New York's home opener.

Oct 11, 2025

Islanders take defenseman Matthew Schaefer with 1st pick in NHL draft

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first pick in the 2025 NHL draft.

Jun 28, 2025

Islanders hire Mathieu Darche as GM and head of hockey ops

The Islanders on Friday hired ex-Lightning assistant Mathieu Darche as general manager and head of hockey operations.

May 23, 2025

Islanders come out of nowhere to win NHL draft lottery

The Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams, including the last-place Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick.