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Kyle Palmieri • C • Islanders

Kyle Palmieri Out for 6-8 Months With Torn ACL

New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri will miss 6-8 months after tearing the ACL in his left knee, the team announced Saturday. The veteran forward was injured in Friday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. It's a bitter blow for the player and his team, as Palmieri has been among the Islanders' top scorers this season. He has posted 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) in 25 games. The knee injury will end Palmieri's impressive streak of 223 consecutive appearances. Maxim Shabanov is expected to take Palmieri's spot on the first line on Sunday against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old rookie receives a great opportunity to make an impression. So far, Shabanov has been quiet in the NHL, recording seven points (three goals, four assists) in 13 games.

5 days ago

Kyle Palmieri • C • Islanders

Kyle Palmieri Sustains Lower-Body Injury

New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri (lower body) was injured during Friday's clash against the Philadelphia Flyers. He got hurt in the second period, exiting a 4-3 shootout loss with one assist. So far, Palmieri has played in all 25 games this season for the Islanders, scoring 18 points (six goals, 12 assists). He is tied with Jonathan Drouin for the most assists on the squad. The Islanders return to work on Sunday against the Washington Capitals and will likely re-insert Maxim Tsyplakov back into the lineup if Palmieri can't play. Tsyplakov shouldn't be considered a fantasy option, as he is having a miserable campaign with only one goal in 15 outings.

5 days ago

David Rittich • G • Islanders

David Rittich Keeps Kraken Quiet

New York Islanders goaltender David Rittich collected his third straight win and first shutout of the season in Sunday's 1-0 shootout victory over the Seattle Kraken. The 33-year-old landed in the net for the second leg of a back-to-back after Ilya Sorokin played in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The two Islanders netminders have combined for two shutouts over the last three games. While it's impossible for Rittich to dislodge Sorokin as the No. 1 goalie on Long Island, he has produced impressive numbers this season. The Czech native holds a 6-2-0 record and has allowed 2.59 goals with a .905 save percentage.

Nov 24

Jean-Gabriel Pageau • C • Islanders

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Out Week-to-Week

New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body) is considered week-to-week, the team announced before Sunday's clash against the Seattle Kraken. The two-way forward had his normal workload on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues, but it looks like Pageau was hurt in the contest. Sunday marks his first absence of the campaign. In 22 outings, Pageau has contributed six goals and six assists. Additionally, he has averaged one block per game while delivering 33 hits. Calum Ritchie moved up to the third line to replace Pageau on Sunday, while Maxim Tsyplakov re-entered the lineup.

Nov 23

Alexander Romanov • D • Islanders

Alexander Romanov Out 5-6 Months Due to Shoulder Surgery

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (shoulder) is expected to miss 5-6 months after undergoing surgery, the team announced on Sunday. The Russian rearguard injured his shoulder during a contest against the Dallas Stars on Nov. 16. He was on the receiving end of a bad hit from Stars forward Mikko Rantanen, who was tossed from the game because of it. Romanov has recorded one assist, 17 shots, 31 blocks, and 31 hits in 15 games this season. Due to Romanov's absence, Adam Boqvist has become a regular in the lineup. Marshall Warren could also receive opportunities to play soon.

Nov 23

Ilya Sorokin • G • Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Posts Second Shutout of the Season

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin performed admirably in Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, finishing a 5-0 road victory with his second shutout of the season. Sorokin collected his fourth victory in five starts, making 29 saves. It's his 24th career shutout with the Islanders, and Sorokin now needs only one more clean sheet to tie Glenn Resch for the franchise record. After a rocky start to the season, Sorokin has reclaimed a spot among the NHL's best shot-stoppers, going 5-1-1 over his last seven appearances. The hot streak has improved Sorokin's record for the season to 7-5-2, and he has a 2.71 goals-against average with a .905 save percentage.

Nov 21

Simon Holmstrom • RW • Islanders

Simon Holmstrom Ready for Action Thursday

New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (illness) will come back into the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Due to illness, he was forced to miss Tuesday's win over the Dallas Stars. Holmstrom will be reunited with Jonathan Drouin and Mathew Barzal on the second line. The Swedish forward mainly provides defensive balance on the line, recording nine points (four goals, five assists) and 22 blocks in 19 appearances this season. Recent times have been tough for Holmstrom offensively, as he has finished six of his last seven outings without registering a point.

Nov 20

Alexander Romanov • D • Islanders

Islanders Place Alexander Romanov on Injured Reserve

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve, making him ineligible for at least one week of action. He is set to miss three games after sustaining an upper-body injury in Tuesday's win over the Dallas Stars. Romanov has been a non-factor offensively this season, posting one assist in 15 appearances. However, the Islanders will definitely miss his presence on the defensive end, as Romanov shares the team lead with 31 blocks and is tied for third with 31 hits. Marshall Warren has been recalled from the minors and could make his third appearance of the season in Thursday's tilt against the Detroit Red Wings. Although Warren didn't do much in his first couple of outings, he has been hot offensively in the AHL, amassing nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 10 games.

Nov 20

Alexander Romanov • D • Islanders

Alexander Romanov Injured in Tuesday's Win

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) was injured late in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars. He needed help to get off the ice after crashing face-first into the boards following a hit from Stars forward Mikko Rantanen, who was ejected from the game 28 seconds from the end for boarding. Romanov has already missed five games because of injury this season. He is a big presence in the Islanders defense, registering 31 blocks and 31 hits in 15 outings this season. Romanov's offensive contributions have been limited to one assist. If the Russian blue-liner has to miss time, the Islanders will likely bring Adam Boqvist back into the lineup.

Nov 19

Scott Mayfield • D • Islanders

Scott Mayfield Available Sunday

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (personal) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche. He has sat out two games following the birth of his first child. In the Islanders' defense, Mayfield eats up nearly 19 minutes of ice time per game and mainly does the dirty work. He has registered three assists, 15 shots, 24 blocks, and 11 hits in 16 outings this campaign. The Islanders reassigned Travis Mitchell to the minors to make room for Mayfield on the roster. His return will bump Adam Boqvist out of the lineup.

Nov 16

Matthew Schaefer • D • Islanders

Matthew Schaefer Has Historic Multi-Goal Game

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer became the youngest blue-liner in NHL history to record a multi-goal game on Sunday, helping the team to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Schaefer produced a power-play goal in the first period and netted a late game-tying goal during even-strength play in the third. At 18 years and 58 days old, Schaefer broke Bobby Orr's record by 190 days. Schaefer has had no trouble adjusting to this level, starting his NHL career with a six-point game streak. After 12 games, he sits on 10 points (five goals, five assists), becoming only the second 18-year-old defenseman in history to reach double-digit points in just 12 games.

Nov 3

Alexander Romanov • D • Islanders

Alexander Romanov Returns to Action Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He has missed the past five games due to an upper-body injury. Romanov's return adds a big presence on the Islanders' blue line. In four outings this season, the Russian rearguard has recorded 15 hits and 12 blocks. However, he is still looking for his first points of the campaign. Marshall Warren will exit the lineup to make room for Romanov, who will team up with Tony DeAngelo on the third defensive pairing.

Oct 30

Mathew Barzal • C • Islanders

Mathew Barzal Scratched on Thursday for Disciplinary Reasons

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Islanders head coach Patrick Roy announced that he will bench Barzal after he was late to the rink on Thursday morning. Currently, Barzal is tied for second in scoring on the Islanders squad with eight points (two goals, six assists) in nine games. Calum Ritchie will come into the lineup as Barzal's replacement, making his NHL debut. He has tallied one goal and two assists in three AHL outings this season.

Oct 30

Alexander Romanov • D • Islanders

Alexander Romanov Expected to Miss Two More Games

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) is expected to spend at least two more games on the sidelines. This rules him out for the rest of the week's action, as the Islanders return to the ice on Thursday against Detroit and have a visit to Philadelphia scheduled for Saturday. Romanov has already missed two games due to an upper-body injury. He has recorded 12 blocks and 15 hits in four contests this season. Adam Boqvist has played during Romanov's absence and looks set to remain in the lineup on Thursday. Boqvist has been anonymous in two appearances so far, averaging 13:43 of ice time on the third defensive pairing.

Oct 22

Pierre Engvall • LW • Islanders

Pierre Engvall Ruled Out for the Season

New York Islanders left wing Pierre Engvall (ankle) is not expected to play this season. On Wednesday, Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche announced tha Engvall underwent ankle surgery. The Swedish forward also had hip surgery during the offseason, which has kept him out of action at the start of the 2025-26 campaign. Since joining the team in 2023, Engvall has had a limited impact and recorded only 15 points (eight goals and seven assists) in 62 appearances last season. He has entered the third season of a seven-year, $21 million contract.

Oct 22

Alexander Romanov • D • Islanders

Alexander Romanov Unavailable Versus Sharks

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's meeting with the San Jose Sharks. After returning to practice on Monday, Romanov seemed to be on track to play in Tuesday's matchup. However, it is now confirmed that he will miss a second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Romanov remains day-to-day and will get his next chance to return on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. Adam Boqvist will continue to fill in for Romanov. The Swedish blue-liner has a limited role on the team and doesn't hold any fantasy value.

Oct 21

Alexander Romanov • D • Islanders

Alexander Romanov a Game-Time Call for Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. The Russian blue-liner was also a game-time call for Saturday's contest against the Ottawa Senators but missed the action. On Monday, Romanov was back at practice, which suggests that he should be good to go for Tuesday's matchup. This season, Romanov has been a non-factor offensively, going scoreless in four outings, but he's made a big mark in the defensive zone. Romanov leads the Islanders with 12 blocked shots and ranks third with 15 hits.

Oct 21

Alexander Romanov • D • Islanders

Alexander Romanov to Be a Game-Time Call Saturday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (undisclosed) didn't practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's clash against the Ottawa Senators. Romanov has struggled to make an impact offensively this season and may even benefit from having some time off. He has zero points through four games and holds a minus-three rating. On the defensive end, Romanov has stayed busy with 12 blocks and 15 hits. The Islanders have Adam Boqvist as an extra defenseman on the roster, and he's poised to replace Romanov against Ottawa if he can't play. Boqvist has decent offensive skills, but he lacks the consistency needed to make a mark in fantasy hockey.

Oct 17

Matthew Schaefer • D • Islanders

Matthew Schaefer Makes History With Another Assist

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer continued his impressive start to the season with another assist in Thursday's 4-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. The 18-year-old rookie set up Bo Horvat for a power-play goal late in the game. Schaefer became the youngest blue-liner in NHL history to post a season-opening point streak of at least four games. Overall, he's just the seventh player to do it at age 18 or younger. Fantasy managers will be very pleased with what they are seeing from Schaefer, as he has totaled one goal, three assists, and 13 shots across his first four career games.

Oct 17

Bo Horvat • C • Islanders

Bo Horvat Nets Second Career Hat Trick

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat potted three goals in Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, recording his second career hat trick. Horvat's markers turned a loss into a win for the Islanders, as the veteran forward scored the game's final three goals. He became the third player in Islanders history to record a hat trick with a power-play, short-handed, and even-strength goal. While Horvat has blown hot and cold at the start of the campaign, he boasts an impressive tally of five points (three goals, two assists) in four games. Additionally, he's averaging a whopping 5.75 shots per game, which adds to his fantasy value.

Oct 17

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