Victor Eklund of the Islanders is making a noticeable impact after only 10 games.
Islanders Confirm Long-Term Plans for Victor Eklund Thursday was a day filled with quiet confirmation rather than drama—the Islanders are set on keeping Victor Eklund for the season. There wasn’t much suspense about it, honestly, given that Eklund played in his 10th game with the team during their 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings, and […]
Two Islanders perform well in their first games of the season
Kyle MacLean Makes Season Debut for Islanders Kyle MacLean has been waiting for his moment to join the Islanders on the ice for three weeks. Finally, it came during a game against Anaheim, as the team required extra bodies due to injuries suffered by Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli. “I’m just excited to get going,” […]
Long Island FDNY widow cries as Islanders and Tunnel to Towers cover mortgage and twins’ tuition: ‘No words’
A Long Island mother was overwhelmed with emotion during a recent Islanders game when the team, in collaboration with Tunnel To Towers, announced they had paid off her mortgage and would cover her twins’ college tuition. Hope McHale, 57, from Manhasset, expressed to The Post, “The mortgage alone is life-changing.” “I mean, there are no […]
Ondrej Palat demonstrates he has more to offer Islanders, even without scoring a point
Ondrej Palat’s Resurgence with the Islanders It’s no secret that Ondrej Palat faced difficulties when he joined the Islanders on Long Island last season. At 35 years old, many might have expected this season to bring similar challenges for the player who had seemed to slow down during his time with the New Jersey Devils. […]
Islanders teammates pleased to see Kyle Palmieri shine: ‘great’
Kyle Palmieri Finally Breaks Scoring Drought Just a day before ending his scoreless streak this season, Kyle Palmieri expressed his dissatisfaction with his play to Pete DeBoer. And it’s completely understandable. Despite returning from an ACL injury, Palmieri has a strong history in the NHL, and he’s on the Islanders’ top line for a reason. […]
Matthew Shaefer’s goal stands out as Islanders struggle in their first major challenge.
The Islanders were feeling pretty good about their performance in the first four games of the season. However, until Saturday, they hadn’t really faced off against a strong competitor. With that match-up finally occurring, the Islanders can take some positives away, but overall, the results were disappointing. The Lightning proved to be quicker and more […]
Islanders demonstrating improvement in struggling power play
Islanders’ Power Play Shows Signs of Improvement The Islanders are being cautious about their power play’s respectable start. The phrase “work in progress” seems to be the go-to response from everyone involved. Still, it’s hard not to notice the progress. Following Saturday’s 5-3 defeat to the Lightning at UBS Arena, the 5-on-4 unit is converting […]
Islanders are looking forward to an update on Bo Horvat’s situation following a head check penalty.
The Islanders are currently uncertain about Bo Horvat’s status. The newly appointed captain is still being assessed after an illegal check to the head from Frank Nazar during Thursday night’s game against Chicago. Horvat was promptly taken out of the match by the league’s concussion spotters and missed an optional practice on Friday at UBS […]
Semyon Varlamov returns to the Islanders after a 676-day absence
Varlamov’s Remarkable Return to the Ice On Tuesday, it had been 676 days since Semyon Varlamov took to the net during a mostly forgettable overtime loss in Washington. One of the odd parts of this timeline is that Varlamov wasn’t labeled as injured until two games later. The very next day, he was a backup […]
Updated Belmont Park enters a new phase—anticipating an outdoor Islanders game
They’re nearing the finish line. These past weeks have been quite significant in Nassau with Belmont Park racetrack’s reopening ushering in a new era for the Islanders at the nearby UBS Arena. Collaborative efforts are transforming these two venues into a cohesive entertainment hub, with hopes for outdoor hockey games taking place on the spacious […]