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Islanders score 4 unanswered, double up Panthers

Marc Gatcomb, Maxim Tsyplakov and Noah Dobson scored in a span of a little more than six minutes in the third period Sunday night for the New York Islanders, who stormed back to beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 in Belmont Park, N.Y.

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Islanders Notes: Reilly, Pelech, Boqvist

Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly will return to the lineup Sunday vs. Florida after undergoing heart surgery in November, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

Mike Reilly News / Daily Faceoff / March 16

Islanders’ Mike Reilly set to return following heart procedure

New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly will make his return to the lineup Sunday versus the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers after being sidelined for the past 54 games, reports Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

NHL Predictions March 16th New York Islanders vs Florida Panthers

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

How Bouchard & Dobson Fell Out of Favor With Oilers & Islanders Fanbases

Depending on who you ask, Evan Bouchard and Noah Dobson are either great or awful. They are great two-way players that take their defenses and rosters altogether to the next level!

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

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.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / March 14

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

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

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / March 3

The Latest on the Brock Nelson Situation & Nelson Speaks on Rumors

NEW YORK — It’s Monday morning during the trade deadline week. Thanks to Brock Nelson, the New York Islanders are being talked about nationally. He’s the number one available player on multiple trade boards around the league.