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Simon Holmstrom • RW • Islanders

Simon Holmstrom Misses Tuesday's Action

New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (upper body) won't be available on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres and is considered day-to-day, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. Holmstrom is one point shy of having his second straight 40-point season. He has tallied 19 goals and 20 assists across 73 outings. As a result of Holmstrom's absence, Mathew Barzal will move back to the first power-play unit. Anthony Duclair will take his spot in the lineup. Things haven't gone well for Duclair in 2025-26, and he isn't a good fantasy option. Barzal's move to the top power-play unit might also have only a limited impact on his fantasy value, as Buffalo is one of the NHL's best penalty-killing teams.

11 hours ago

Tony DeAngelo • D • Islanders

Tony DeAngelo to Miss 1-2 Weeks

New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo (lower body) will be unavailable for 1-2 weeks, the team announced. He sat out his first game of the season on Thursday night against Dallas and is expected to be sidelined for at least three more contests. Losing DeAngelo is a significant setback for the playoff-chasing Islanders. The 30-year-old has contributed five goals and 28 assists in 72 games. On the bright side, Ryan Pulock (lower body) was back on the blue line against Dallas, which helps ease the impact of DeAngelo's absence.

4 days ago

Tony DeAngelo • D • Islanders

Tony DeAngelo Unavailable Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo (lower body) won't play on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. He will miss at least one game due to a lower-body injury suffered in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. DeAngelo has made a big impact offensively for the Islanders, registering 33 points (five goals, 28 assists) in 72 outings. Isaiah George will play on Thursday night if Ryan Pulock (lower body) isn't ready to return. He is considered a game-time call after missing two contests.

5 days ago

Tony DeAngelo • D • Islanders

Tony DeAngelo Suffers Lower-Body Injury Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo (lower body) was limited to 6:09 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. He sustained a lower-body injury in the first period as the Islanders' blue line suffered another blow. Ryan Pulock (lower body) was hurt last week and sat out a second straight game on Tuesday. DeAngelo is sixth in scoring on the Islanders roster, producing 33 points (five goals, 28 assists) in 72 games. Mathew Barzal (47) and Matthew Schaefer (30) are the only Islanders skaters with more assists than him. Pulock skated briefly on Tuesday morning and might be able to step in for DeAngelo if needed on Thursday against Dallas.

6 days ago

Ilya Sorokin • G • Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Earns Shutout Over Columbus

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 26 shots he faced in a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in a key metropolitan matchup on Sunday. After Saturday night's tough loss in Montreal, it was a great bounce-back game for Sorokin and his club to earn a big two points as they fight for the playoffs. Ilya remains in the hunt for the Vezina trophy with a 25-17-2 record, a 2.53 goals against average, and a .913 save percentage.

Mar 22

Anthony Duclair • LW • Islanders

Anthony Duclair Misses Sunday's Game

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (lower body) won't be available on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He will sit out a meeting with his former team due to a lower-body injury. Duclair has often been a healthy scratch lately, but he has played in four consecutive games. While he has improved his performance compared to last year, Duclair has still struggled to be effective on a consistent basis. In 60 appearances, he has recorded 12 goals and 15 assists. Kyle MacLean is set to take Duclair's place in the lineup, forcing the Islanders to reshuffle both their second line and second power-play unit.

Mar 22

Ryan Pulock • D • Islanders

Ryan Pulock Unavailable Sunday

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (lower body) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Islanders will be without Pulock for the fourth time this season. He's made an impact on both ends of the ice, totaling 25 points (three goals, 22 assists), 80 shots, 124 blocks, and 47 hits with a plus-14 rating in 67 games. Adam Boqvist is in line to replace Pulock on Sunday. In 21 outings, Boqvist has recorded zero goals and one assist, making him a non-factor in fantasy hockey. Tony DeAngelo and Scott Mayfield will see increased usage on the right side of the Islanders' defense.

Mar 22

Maxim Shabanov • C • Islanders

Maxim Shabanov Considered Day-to-Day

New York Islanders right wing Maxim Shabanov (lower body) is considered day-to-day after missing Monday's practice, Rachel Luscher of the Islanders' official site reports. Shabanov has seen very little action since February and might be unavailable for Tuesday's tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old rookie has tallied 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 42 games with the Islanders this season. 10 of his points were scored before the holiday break, so bringing in Shabanov from the KHL, where he was one of the league's top scorers, hasn't proven successful for the Islanders.

Mar 17

Emil Heineman • LW • Islanders

Emil Heineman Scores Twice Against the Kings

New York Islanders left winger Emil Heineman had two goals on Friday night, but it wasn't enough as his club lost a close 3-2 game versus the Los Angeles Kings. The first goal was a tip-in in the second period, and the next one came on a deflected shot in the third period. The Swedish second-year forward has had some solid production playing alongside Bo Horvat on the first line this year.

Mar 13

Semyon Varlamov • G • Islanders

Semyon Varlamov Won't Return This Season

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. The 37-year-old Russian hasn't seen any action since undergoing knee surgery in December 2024. Varlamov has one more year left on a contract, which carries a $2.75 million cap hit. He has posted a 76-63-21 record with the Islanders and ranks 49th all-time with 289 career wins. Time will tell whether Varlamov will get an opportunity to add to his total in New York or elsewhere. With Varlamov unavailable, David Rittich has gone 13-9-3 as Ilya Sorokin's backup this season.

Mar 13

Alexander Romanov • D • Islanders

Alexander Romanov Could Return for Playoffs

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (shoulder) may be available for the team during the postseason, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said Romanov could be back for the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Russian rearguard has been out since mid-November due to shoulder surgery. Before injuring his right shoulder, Romanov recorded one assist, 17 shots, 31 blocks, and 31 hits in 15 appearances. His physical presence could be a real asset for the Islanders during the postseason. In the meantime, Matthew Schaefer, Ryan Pulock, and Adam Pelech will continue to lead the blue line.

Mar 13

Brayden Schenn • C • Islanders

Islanders Trade for Brayden Schenn

The New York Islanders acquired center Brayden Schenn from the St Louis Blues for a first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a prospect to be named later on Friday. Schenn is having a down year with just 12 goals and 28 points this season, but a change of scenery on a better team like the islanders can help improve his production. He will most likely be the second-line center behind Bo Horvat.

Mar 6

Jonathan Drouin • LW • Islanders

Jonathan Drouin Ready to Go Wednesday

New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin (lower body) is ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. The 30-year-old was unavailable on Sunday against the Florida Panthers due to a lower-body injury. Drouin is expected to take Anthony Duclair's spot in the lineup. After enjoying a promising start to the campaign, Drouin has struggled for several months. 14 of his 20 points came in his first 17 appearances of the season, and he will enter Wednesday's contest with a 14-game point drought.

Mar 4

Matthew Schaefer • D • Islanders

Matthew Schaefer Has First Three-Point Outing

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer recorded his first career three-point game in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers. The 18-year-old contributed two goals and an assist, becoming the third-youngest defenseman in league history to record a three-point game. He is now the fourth rookie blue-liner to score 20 goals in a season, while Denis Potvin was previously the only defenseman to reach 20 goals with the Islanders. Schaefer has exceeded expectations in his first year in the league, recording 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists), 146 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-14 rating in 61 outings. He has a legitimate shot at reaching 60 points, something only 10 rookie defensemen have ever accomplished.

Mar 2

Jonathan Drouin • LW • Islanders

Jonathan Drouin Unavailable Sunday

New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin (lower body) will exit the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Florida Panthers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. Drouin sustained a lower-body injury late in Saturday's overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Saturday's contest was Drouin's 14th consecutive outing without a point. He has notched 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 53 games this season overall. Anthony Duclair will take Drouin's spot in the lineup. Duclair has been slightly more productive in 2025-26, posting 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 54 outings.

Mar 1

Matthew Schaefer • D • Islanders

Matthew Schaefer has Two-Goal Game

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer scored two goals in a 4-3 overtime win versus the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. The first goal came at 17:56 into the second period, and the following goal came just 55 seconds later. The rookie now has 18 goals and 23 assists in 59 games played this season. His next game is on Saturday night versus the Blue Jackets.

Feb 27

Calum Ritchie • C • Islanders

Calum Ritchie Rejoins Islanders Lineup as Second-Line Center

New York Islanders forward Calum Ritchie (lower body) will return from a six-game absence on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. With Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal both on the first line, Ritchie will take over center duties on the second line. The Islanders are also expected to use him on the first power-play unit. Ritchie had a four-game assist streak last month and has amassed 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 40 outings this season. Anthony Duclair will make way for Ritchie in the lineup.

Feb 5

Mathew Barzal • C • Islanders

Mathew Barzal Plays Key Role in Comeback Victory

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal tallied three points (one goal, two assists) in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. All of Barzal's points came after the second intermission. He first tied the score at three, then set up goals by Ryan Pulock and Bo Horvat as the Islanders turned the game on its head. Barzal has been hot throughout 2026, earning him a spot on the top line alongside Horvat. The 28-year-old has scored in five of his last six outings and has earned 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) over a 16-game stretch. It's been an impressive comeback season for Barzal, who missed a large chunk of 2024-25 due to a knee injury. He leads the Islanders in scoring, posting 50 points (16 goals, 34 assists) in 56 games.

Feb 4

Jonathan Drouin • LW • Islanders

Jonathan Drouin Available Against Capitals

New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin (illness) will return to the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Washington Capitals. He missed Saturday's loss to Nashville due to illness. Drouin hasn't scored any points in nine appearances and will have new linemates on Monday. He is set to work as the second-line center, flanked by Simon Holmstrom and Emil Heineman. Mathew Barzal will join Bo Horvat and Ondrej Palat on the top line. In addition to his point drought, Drouin hasn't scored a goal since Nov. 14. He has been limited to 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 48 games this season.

Feb 2

Ondrej Palat • LW • Islanders

Ondrej Palat Enjoys Multi-Point Debut With Islanders

New York Islanders left wing Ondrej Palat had a productive debut for his new team on Wednesday, contributing a goal and an assist in a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers. Palat scored on the power play to open the scoring and collected an assist when Emil Heineman put the fifth puck past Spencer Martin in the Rangers' net. Palat became the fourth active player to record multiple points in their Islanders debut. Palat started the game on the first line but was limited to 11:53 of ice time. The Czech veteran will try to terrorize the Rangers again on Thursday night.

Jan 29

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