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Same story = outlets reporting the same development · Related = other anglesBrandon Hagel scored two goals with less than two minutes to play to complete his hat trick and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to four… Summary from publisher descriptions · ESPN
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Lighthouse Hockey
SB Nation team blog- Islanders News: Tough late 5-3 (EN) loss to the Lightning
After a very rough start and a commendable, determined comeback from down 3-1, the Islanders had a point or more in hand as Saturday night’s meeting with the Lightning wound down. Then came the dagger, as Brand Hagel beat Ilya Sorokin cleanly to break the tie with 1:35 left…
Read at Lighthouse Hockey → - Islanders vs. Lightning game thread:
The Islanders host the Tampa Bay Lightning for a Saturday night tilt on Long Island. The lineup remains as it was for Thursday’s win over the Blackhawks, including Bo Horvat escaping anything serious from that suspension-eliciting check to the head by Frank Nazar.
Read at Lighthouse Hockey → - Islanders Gameday News: Lightning preparing to strike
The Islanders aim to get over .500 as they host the 3-2 Tampa Bay Lighnting tonight on Long Island. First Islanders Goal picks go here.
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- Weird Islanders: The Podcast! – Episode 92 – Dennis Seidenberg (with guest Harold Griffin of Koyo)
Harold Griffin, guitarist and songwriter for Long Island-based punk band Koyo, helps us kick off Season 6 of Weird Islanders by talking about distinguished defenseman Dennis Seidenberg’s odd path to the team. Seidenberg was both unlikely and perfect for the Islanders at the same…
Read at Lighthouse Hockey → - Islanders 4 (EN), Blackhawks 1: Horvat, Stanley(?!) stay hot
The Islanders dispatched the Blackhawks, as well they should, to even their record at 2-2 on the young season. The 4-1 final turned in the second period when the Isles got two goals in quick succession, converting some counterattacks against a loose Blackhawks team defense.
Read at Lighthouse Hockey → - Islanders vs. Blackhawks game thread: May the field be with you
The Islanders begin their new life without Alex Romanov, again, as they host the Chicago Blackhawks. It appears Scott Mayfield will get first crack at returning to the lineup, while Matthew Schaefer will skate forever and ever.
Read at Lighthouse Hockey → - Islanders Gameday News: Life without Romanov, again
The Islanders are home Thursday to host the Chicago Blackhawks, who have exceeded preseason expectations by winning one of their first four games. They are also celebrating the UFA signing of legendary Ranger and Red Wing Patrick Kane.
Read at Lighthouse Hockey → - Devastation for Alex Romanov with second season lost to injury
Goodness, the cruelty and the poor luck. Alex Romanov left Tuesday’s loss to the Rangers with what the Islanders announced is a torn ACL, meaning he’ll six to eight months.
Read at Lighthouse Hockey → - Rangers 5 (2EN), Islanders 2: Game 1 to Short Island
The Islanders annoyingly allowed the Rangers to continue their annoying hot start to the season by offering them an annoying 5-2 win on Garden ice, aided by the rare two-empty-net-goal hat trick for Alex Lafreniere. The Rangers scored early in each of the first two periods, but…
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Yardbarker
Islanders feed- Red-hot Lightning visit sturdy Islanders
The New York Islanders have split two of four contests thus far and will look to add a second straight win Saturday night when they host the hot Tampa Bay Lightning.
Read at Yardbarker → - Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar to have hearing for head contact on Islanders’ Bo Horvat
Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Friday after throwing a high hit on New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat and being ejected from Thursday’s game at UBS Arena.
Read at Yardbarker → - Chicago Blackhawks Beat Up by New York Islanders, 4-1
The Chicago Blackhawks’ offensive woes continue as the team fell to the New York Islanders, 4-1. Frank Nazar scored the only goal in the loss.
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- Hawks lose fourth straight road game, fall 4-1 to the Islanders
The Chicago Blackhawks looked to make it two in a row as they visited UBS Arena on Thursday night to face the New York Islanders. The Hawks are coming off their first win of the season, a 4-2 win in their home opener against the St.
Read at Yardbarker → - Bo Horvat (2 goals) leads Islanders to comfortable win over Blackhawks
Bo Horvat opened and closed the scoring Thursday night for the New York Islanders, who never trailed in a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Elmont, N.Y.
Read at Yardbarker → - New York Islanders Receive Brutal Season-Ending Injury News
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss six to eight months after tearing the ACL in his right knee, the team said Wednesday. Romanov is scheduled for surgery to repair the ligament.
Read at Yardbarker → - Islanders D Alexander Romanov (ACL) out 6-8 months
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be sidelined six to eight months after sustaining a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.
Read at Yardbarker → - Islanders’ Alexander Romanov to miss 6-8 months with torn ACL
The New York Islanders took a major hit to their blue line on Tuesday night when Alexander Romanov exited their game against their nearby rival New York Rangers, and the news got worse on Wednesday.
Read at Yardbarker → - Alexander Romanov Out 6-8 Months After Surgery
The New York Islanders have received devastating news regarding defenseman Alexander Romanov. According to a team announcement, Romanov required surgery to repair a torn right ACL, putting him on the shelf for the next six to eight months.
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The Hockey Writers - Islanders
Team blog- Revisiting the Islanders & Avalanche Devon Toews Trade
The New York Islanders faced the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2024, as part of the full slate of NHL games called the “Frozen Frenzy” with multiple staggered start…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Islanders → - Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player
*this article was updated in September 2026**this archive was originally written by Ryan Gagne Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Islanders → - 1 Bold Prediction for Each Metropolitan Team in 2026-27
The 2026-27 NHL season gets underway tonight. The Metropolitan Division looks improved heading into the new season, and the 84-game marathon should be compelling.
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- Barron, Poirier Claimed, Holtz, Heinola, Jokiharju Among 70+ Players Placed on Waivers – 09/27/2026
As the NHL’s condensed training camp and preseason continue and the regular season approaches, teams are beginning to make significant cuts to their rosters, including placing players on waivers. Players…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Islanders → - Englund, Trudeau Claimed, Wood, Engvall, Nylander Among 18 Players On Waivers – 09/26/2026
As the NHL’s condensed training camp and preseason continue and the regular season approaches, teams are beginning to make significant cuts to their rosters, including placing players on waivers. Players…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Islanders → - Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect
The NHL has a glut of young, talented skaters and goaltenders that could become NHL stars. However, while most young stars are taken high and forecasted by draft time to…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Islanders → - What Ever Happened to Rob Schremp?
This article was originally written in March 2015. Remember Rob Schremp?
Read at The Hockey Writers - Islanders → - Islanders Need to Resist the Urge to Overplay Matthew Schaefer
For the New York Islanders, a new season means new hope. A chance to wash away the bitter taste of the 2025-26 collapse.
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NY Post - Islanders
Local beat coverage- Islanders showing signs of life on long-suffering power play
The Islanders have kept from getting too hyped about a solid start on the power play. The progress, though, does feel worthy of acknowledgment.
Read at NY Post - Islanders → - Islanders fail first real test against Lightning — despite bright spots
The Islanders liked the direction in which they were trending. Until Saturday, though, they had not been tested against a true contender.
Read at NY Post - Islanders → - Ondrej Palat, Anthony Duclair providing Islanders with surprise — and necessary — depth
Going into the summer, Ondrej Palat and Anthony Duclair felt like representations of what the Islanders did not need.
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- The Islanders have a complicated — but not impossible — path to a Simon Edvinsson coup
If the Islanders want to take up the maxim of never letting a crisis go to waste, there is an opportunity to parlay Alexander Romanov’s ACL tear into a star defenseman.
Read at NY Post - Islanders → - Islanders still awaiting Bo Horvat’s status after illegal head check knocked him out of game
“I think he’s going to see our people again this morning and see how he feels,” coach Pete DeBoer said.
Read at NY Post - Islanders → - Islanders’ injury-necessitated defense shuffle is no problem in win over Blackhawks
There will be tougher nights against tougher opponents more equipped to take advantage of the speed deficit on the Islanders’ blue line that is exacerbated without Romanov.
Read at NY Post - Islanders → - Islanders begin defensive overhaul with Alexander Romanov lost for season
With Alexander Romanov out for the season with a torn ACL, the Islanders are reshuffling their defense pairs and inserting Scott Mayfield.
Read at NY Post - Islanders → - Mat Barzal takes crucial step toward Islanders injury return
His return could be on the horizon.
Read at NY Post - Islanders → - How Alexander Romanov’s injury puts the Islanders in a bind now — and in the future
Where the devastating news that Romanov tore his ACL on Tuesday night truly puts the Islanders in a bind is over the long term.
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Eyes on Isles (FanSided)
Team blog- NY Islanders rally falls short as familiar flaw proves costly against Lightning
- NY Islanders face toughest early season test as Tampa Bay visits UBS Arena
- Bo Horvat will suit up tonight for the NY Islanders after a scary hit to the head
Bo Horvat will play in tonight's game after taking taking a hit to the head in Thursday's 3-1 victory
Read at Eyes on Isles (FanSided) → Eyes on Isles (FanSided): 2 betting previews
- 3 predictions for the NY Islanders' 2026-27 season
Three predictions for the NY Islanders as they enter the 2026-27 season
Read at Eyes on Isles (FanSided) → - NHL Insider makes a huge Cal Ritchie prediction NY Islanders fans would love to see
- 3 predictions for the NY Islanders' 2026-27 season
- Islanders prime Simon Edvinsson offer sheet candidates
A solid idea posits that the New York Islanders could be prime candidates to offer sheet RFA blueliner Simon Edvinsson.
Read at Eyes on Isles (FanSided) → - The NY Islanders injuries are mounting up four games into the season
The NY Islanders keep taking injury blows a few games into the new season
Read at Eyes on Isles (FanSided) → - NY Islanders prospect’s injury casts a shadow over historic Hamilton home opener
- Blackhawks' Frank Nazar suspended two game for cheap shot on NY Islanders Bo Horvat
- Bo Horvat's scorching hot start can be sustainable if his analytics catch up
Bo Horvat is had a tremendous start to the season. But will he be able to keep it up?
Read at Eyes on Isles (FanSided) → - Islanders fans might not have seen the last of Alexander Romanov
It might be easy to write off Alexander Romanov at this point, but the New York Islanders defenseman has a chance to prove everyone wrong.
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Around the NHL
From league outlets- NHL Highlights: Lightning 5, Islanders 3
Brandon Hagel recorded his fourth career hat trick in a four-point night, Jake Guentzel scored twice, and Nikita Kucherov added two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Islanders 5-3.
Read at Sportsnet → - Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders: Game Highlights
- Islanders fail first real test against Lightning — despite bright spots
The Islanders liked the direction in which they were trending. Until Saturday, though, they had not been tested against a true contender.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Hagel completes hat trick with 2 late goals as Lightning beat Islanders 5-3
— Brandon Hagel scored two goals with less than two minutes to play to complete his hat trick and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
Read at ESPN → - Hagel completes hat trick with 2 late goals as Lightning beat Islanders 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Hagel scored two goals with less than two minutes to play to complete his hat trick and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.Hagel, who also had an assist…
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Despite second period scoring surge, Islanders lose 5-3 to Lightning
The Islanders were defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-3, on Saturday night.
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