Health insurance expenses are set to rise significantly for Long Islanders in 2026.
Virginia and Michael McGrath were caught off guard in late November when they received a letter notifying them that their health insurance premiums would rise by around 20% next year. Starting January 1, plans with EmblemHealth will cost $862 a month, which is $140 more than what they’re currently paying. “We really can’t manage that,” […]
Pat LaFontaine honored in Islanders Hall of Fame
Pat LaFontaine Inducted into Islanders Hall of Fame After a decade-long distance, the relationship between the Islanders and Pat LaFontaine reached a joyful conclusion on Saturday. Just before the Islanders secured a shootout victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, LaFontaine was inducted into the Islanders Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor in a heartfelt […]
Ilya Sorokin leads the Islanders to a shootout victory against the Lightning
Islanders Secure Win Against Lightning, Thanks to Sorokin The Lightning must be relieved that they won’t face Ilya Sorokin again this season. Just a week after Sorokin blanked them in Tampa Bay, the Islanders’ standout goaltender propelled his team to a win over the Lightning on Saturday, making it their third victory against them this […]
Islanders’ victory against Ducks overshadowed by Bo Horvat’s injury
This season has brought an unexpected opportunity: the Islanders are set to face the Lightning on Saturday afternoon, vying for a chance to take the lead in the Eastern Conference. The recent game against Anaheim was promising for the Islanders, who came away with a 5-2 win at UBS Arena. However, there was some bad […]
Pageau’s return from injury leads to changes in Islanders lineup
Pageau’s Return Ignites Islanders Against Golden Knights Forget about Christmas—Jean-Gabriel Pageau made his comeback just in time for Hanukkah. After missing eight games due to an upper-body injury, Pageau rejoined the Islanders on Tuesday, right before kicking off a three-game homestand against the Golden Knights—a return much earlier than initially expected. “Watching from the sidelines […]
Determined Islanders overcome Golden Knights in shootout
Islanders’ Late Surge Secures Victory Over Golden Knights The Islanders delivered a much-needed offensive boost at just the right moment. Emil Heineman’s shootout-winning goal secured a thrilling 5-4 victory against the Golden Knights at UBS, marking a significant comeback from an early 2-0 deficit, possibly overshadowing the impact of Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s return. Interestingly, Pageau’s new […]
Former Islanders player to compete with the team from popular hockey series ‘Shoresy’
It’s quite a contrast to Disney on Ice, which is set to take place at UBS Arena on Wednesday. The cast from the Canadian hockey series “Shoresea” will hit the ice, going head-to-head with well-known Islanders alumni like Benoît Hogue, Josh Bailey, Cal Clutterbuck, and Matt Martin. “I think there’s a competitive edge here; they […]
Patrick Roy defends Max Shabanov after Islanders defeat
Islanders’ Loss to Panthers Highlights Growing Pains for Shabanov SUNRISE, Fla. — Max Shabanov has been improving since coming back from injury. Still, he might wish he could forget the Islanders’ 4-1 defeat against the Panthers on Sunday. During a second-period shift, the rookie winger had a shot blocked and made two turnovers, the second […]
Islanders’ three-game winning streak ends with loss to Panthers
Islanders Struggle in Recent Game Without Key Forwards SUNRISE, Fla. — The Islanders find themselves in a tough spot, likely wishing they had some of their injured forwards back on the ice right now. During Sunday’s match, they were without Kyle Palmieri (ACL), Jonathan Drouin (hip), and Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body) for most of the […]
Ilya Sorokin shines once more in Islanders’ victory against Lightning
Islanders Secure Win Over Lightning Despite Struggles TAMPA, Fla. — The Islanders faced the Lightning for the second time in just over a week. Honestly, they didn’t play particularly well again. Yet, surprisingly, they managed to defeat the Lightning for the second time. Leading the way was Ilya Sorokin, who delivered another standout performance, guiding […]