Islanders’ pond hockey event highlights strong community spirit
Islanders Enjoy Ice Time in Minnesota WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Recently, the Islanders’ group chat buzzed with excitement thanks to Anders Lee. He mentioned he’d spend a day at his Minnesota home and would bring along an old jersey. “I told the boys to dig out their favorite childhood jerseys,” Lee shared after practice. “Pull out […]
Ilya Sorokin comes through for the Islanders: ‘top goalie in the league’
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ilya Sorokin’s voice was a bit raspy. He mentioned it was from a puck that struck his neck during the morning skate, though one could easily wonder if the flu going around in the Islanders’ locker room had anything to do with it. Despite that, he pushed through to deliver an […]
Simon Holmstrom’s overtime goal ensures a significant victory for the Islanders against the Wild
Islanders Overcome Wild in Thrilling Overtime Win St. Paul, Minn. — Last month’s victory against the Avalanche was impressive, yet it remains just one of several key regulation losses for the Islanders this season. Another showdown may be on the horizon this Saturday. The Wild, enhanced by the addition of Quinn Hughes, have solidified their […]
Prospects performed well at the World Junior tournament, according to the Islanders general manager.
Islanders Reflect on World Junior Championship Talent St. Paul, Minn. — The Islanders missed an opportunity to witness the World Junior Championship up close, which wrapped up with Sweden’s victory over the Czech Republic on Monday night. Nonetheless, they were keeping an eye on the tournament, particularly on five standout players: Victor Eklund (Sweden), Kashawn […]
The two-part explanation of how the Islanders plan to fill an important gap
Islanders Face Decisions Post-Romanov Injury St. Paul, Minn. — The Islanders are now grappling with two significant questions following Alexander Romanov’s absence from the lineup. First, there’s the matter of Isaiah George. He made 33 appearances for the Isles last season and was expected to be a strong contender for a full-time role this year. […]
Islanders GM comfortable with allowing contract matters to extend beyond the deadline
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — General Manager Mathieu Darche of the Islanders isn’t pushing for contract extensions for Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau, both of whom will be free agents soon. He reaffirmed this sentiment on Thursday. Extension discussions are still on hold for both players. Darche mentioned, before his team’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Predators, […]
Islanders leave an injured Bo Horvat behind in New York as they begin their road trip
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Islanders Adjust Plans for Bo Horvat The Islanders have decided not to send Bo Horvat on their current seven-game road trip that kicked off in Nashville. Instead, they’ll keep him in New York for better management of his lower-body injury, according to general manager Mathieu Darche. This update came right before the […]
Islanders lose in a shootout against Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Different Outcome It wasn’t just another 9-0 game. In terms of tone and result, this match was a stark contrast to the Islanders’ earlier victory over the Devils. The Islanders left Bridgestone Arena without a win, falling 2-1 in a penalty shootout against the Predators in a game that offered little […]
Ilya Sorokin breaks Islanders record with 26th career shutout
Sorokin Shines in Return from Injury Ilya Sorokin didn’t seem to need any time to ease back in after a lower-body injury. In fact, his first start after sitting out for seven games was nothing short of spectacular, as he led the Islanders to a dominating 9-0 victory over the Devils. He saved 45 shots, […]
Anthony Duclair nets three goals in Islanders’ rout of Devils
Anthony Duclair’s Remarkable Return Anthony Duclair has been with the Islanders for 17 months, but it often feels much longer for those involved. It’s easy to overlook, but when Duclair signed on July 1, 2024, he was expected to join forces with Mathieu Barzal and Bo Horvat to create a formidable top line. Since then, […]