Islanders hopeful Ilya Sorokin will be back shortly
The initial prognosis for Ilya Sorokin by the Islanders might have been a bit too hopeful. As expected, he won’t be back for the Islanders’ first game after the break. Instead, Sorokin was placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury right before the Saturday matchup against the Rangers, with Marcus Hogberg serving as […]
Bo Horvat’s comeback provides a major lift for the Islanders
Bo Horvat Returns to Islanders After Injury Five games without Bo Horvat felt longer than it actually was for the Islanders. “It’s not fun being out,” Horvat expressed Saturday morning before making his return from a lower-body injury against the Rangers. “I want to be out there competing with my teammates. They’ve done a solid […]
Rangers’ Mike Sullivan highly commends Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer
Mike Sullivan Praises Rookie Matthew Schaefer Mike Sullivan, who spent years coaching Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in Pittsburgh, has developed a keen eye for talent in the NHL. Ahead of the Rangers’ visit to UBS Arena, he shared his thoughts on Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the first overall pick in this year’s draft. […]
Islanders and Rangers face a pivotal moment
Islanders vs. Rangers: A Fresh Start Post-Christmas The Islanders and Rangers are set to clash on Saturday night at UBS Arena, both hoping to hit the reset button after the holiday break. With just two points separating the teams in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference standings, there’s plenty at stake, although the Islanders have […]
Islanders battle hard but lose in the final moments to the Red Wings
DETROIT — Islanders Fight in Horvat’s Absence The Islanders displayed a no-bend, no-break approach during the two games they played without Bo Horvat. They finally got a breakthrough in the third period on Tuesday, though they almost let go of a one-point lead that they held for most of the game, ultimately losing 3-2 to […]
Determined Marc Gatcomb is pushing the Islanders to take action
Islanders’ Mark Gatcomb Proves His Worth DETROIT — Mark Gatcomb made his return to the Islanders’ roster recently for the first time since Game 2 of the season, and it initially seemed like it would be a short stay. After all, Gatcomb had spent a lot of this year in the AHL. He was brought […]
Pat LaFontaine is enjoying these Patrick Roy Islanders.
Pat LaFontaine Talks About Islanders’ Recent Success DETROIT — Pat LaFontaine, during his induction into the Islanders Hall of Fame on Saturday, didn’t get the chance to discuss the current team on the ice. However, he shared his positive thoughts with reporters during a break in the Isles’ 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay. It seems […]
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 […]