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Islanders face Oilers while trying to hang on in wild-card race

There were plenty of valid reasons why the New York Islanders lost two of three games on their recent West Coast road trip. But now the Islanders know they are in must-win mode the rest of the season, no matter how undermanned or bedraggled they might become.

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Islanders, Veteran Winger Closing In On New Contract

The New York Islanders are falling further out of the Eastern Conference playoff race as the regular season reaches its final stretch. With 18 games remaining, they are six points back of the final Wild Card spot and have four teams in front of them.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 14

Fantasy Hockey: Weekend Streaming Targets – Week 21

Our Weekend Streamers series aims to help you steal your matchup by getting the most value possible out of the limited transactions in your fantasy league.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Metropolitan notes: Boqvist, Tortorella, Jarry

As the Islanders lost a key game to the Kings last night, falling behind in the playoff race, they also lost depth defenseman Adam Boqvist to an upper-body injury.

New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / March 12

New York Islanders Coach Patrick Roy Criticizes Veteran Pierre Engvall In Latest Interview

The New York Islanders have struggled as of late, and now Patrick Roy has called out Pierre Engvall in the hopes of getting him going late in the season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Islanders’ biggest reasons for concern after 2025 NHL Trade Deadline

The New York Islanders made one of the biggest trades of the NHL trade deadline. They sent Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche for a first-round pick and prospect Calum Ritchie.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Islanders GM drops ‘change’ truth bomb following trade deadline

Although the New York Islanders weren’t quite as busy as many believed at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, moving on from longtime forward Brock Nelson but otherwise standing pat, general manager Lou Lamoriello made it clear that many more changes will be coming in the offseason.

Lou Lamoriello News / NHL Rumors / March 10

Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello Should Have Done More at the Deadline

The New York Islanders could finally be heading in the right direction under General Manager Lou Lamoriello. On March 6th, the day before the NHL Trade Deadline, he traded forward Brock Nelson and William Dufour to the Colorado Avalanche for prospect Cal Ritchie, Oliver Kylington, a 2026 first-round pick, and a conditional third-round pick.

Lou Lamoriello News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Lamoriello Fails to Make Good On Other Islanders Trade Options

New York Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello had an opportunity to reshape the team’s future at this season’s trade deadline. Of the four players most expected might get moved — Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Anders Lee — he retained three of those players.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Why Islanders must not re-sign Kyle Palmieri after NHL Trade Deadline

The New York Islanders made one big splash at the NHL trade deadline. They shipped pending free agent Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche for a massive return.

Adam Beckman News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

Adam Beckman Adds Spark to the Bridgeport Islanders

The Bridgeport Islanders are having a season to forget, and that undersells how bad things have been for this American Hockey League (AHL) team. Their March 8 game against the Toronto Marlies went into overtime, and they lost 3-2, but it felt like a win.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Islanders' Varlamov is likely out for the rest of the season

Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov is likely out for the rest of the season

New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello sat down with media for an in-depth look at the team’s current state after the trade deadline and where he plans to head this summer.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau posts 3 points in Islanders' win over Sharks

Islanders could vault in standings with win over Ducks

Five takeaways from the 2025 NHL trade deadline

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Islanders Activate Marcus Högberg From Injured Reserve

The Islanders will be a bit deeper between the pipes as they continue to make an improbable push for a playoff spot. The team has activated netminder Marcus Högberg from injured reserve ahead of tonight’s game against the Ducks, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Islanders could vault in standings with win over Ducks

By trading only Brock Nelson this week, general manager Lou Lamoriello committed to the challenge of trying to retool the New York Islanders while keeping them in contention.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

NHL Predictions: March 9th New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey reviews the scheduled games and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will win in key head-to-head matchups.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / Field Level Media / March 9

Jean-Gabriel Pageau posts 3 points in Islanders' win over Sharks

Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a goal and two assists Saturday night for the retooled New York Islanders, who beat the host San Jose Sharks 4-2. Anthony Duclair

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Islanders make two roster moves ahead of Sharks matchup

The Islanders made a pair of roster moves leading into Saturday's game against San Jose. Stefan Rosner of The Hockey News relays that defenseman Mike Reilly was activated off LTIR while winger Matt Martin was activated off injured reserve.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Islanders Didn’t Win or Lose at the Trade Deadline

The trade deadline has come and gone, with some teams making splash trades while others made a few minor additions. Lou Lamoriello did something he never did in his tenure as general manager (GM) of the New York Islanders.

NHL News / NYI Hockey Now / March 8

The Three Ways the Rest of the Islanders’ Season Can Go

The New York Islanders wake up this morning in California sitting four points outside the final playoff spot. The team currently occupying the final wild card is the Ottawa Senators, with 67 points and aggressively bought at this past trade deadline.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 8

Five takeaways from the 2025 NHL trade deadline

The NHL trade deadline is officially over, with more than 30 trades and more than $130 million in money moving around the league.

Winners, losers from 2025 NHL trade deadline: Dallas looks like team to beat

Hurricanes asked for Maple Leafs star in Mikko Rantanen trade talks

Four questions about Hurricanes' stunning trade of Rantanen

Penguins acquire Maple Leafs defenseman in last-second trade

Blockbuster trade could have big implications for Brady Tkachuk's future

Kyle Palmieri News / NYI Hockey Now / March 7

REPORT: Isles to Extend Palmieri, Won’t Trade Him

The next domino of the trade deadline for the New York Islanders has come down. The New York Islanders will not trade Kyle Palmieri as the two sides work toward a contract extension.

Brock Nelson News / NYI Hockey Now / March 7

Islanders Trade Deadline Predictions After the Nelson Trade

You must credit New York Islanders’ President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello. After leaving the entire hockey world in the dark about his plan, he sent Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche for a haul.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 7

Avs solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Nelson trade

Avalanche solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Brock Nelson trade

The Colorado Avalanche have had one major weakness on their roster the past couple of seasons that has really held them back come playoff time: the lack of a legitimate second-line center.

Golden Knights acquire familiar face in trade with Rangers

Rangers expected to acquire veteran defenseman from Canucks

Devils make excellent trade in wake of major injury news

Bruins taking trade calls on their longtime franchise cornerstone

Hurricanes, Leafs are reportedly discussing a blockbuster trade

Canadiens make major announcement on Leafs trade target David Savard

Brock Nelson News / NYI Hockey Now / March 6

Islanders are reportedly planning on trading Brock Nelson

The news the entire New York Islanders and hockey world had been waiting on has finally come. The Islanders will trade Brock Nelson. No destination or further information is yet known.

Report: Maple Leafs among teams interested in Nelson

Report: Avalanche’s interest in Nelson persists

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz