One Constant For Islanders vs. Lightning As Season Series Wraps Up

Sorokin's heroics and a tight defense define this intense rivalry. Can the Islanders complete the sweep with a new lineup against Tampa?

Anders Lee scores twice as Islanders beat Ducks 5-2

Anders Lee scored twice and had two assists, and David Rittich made 31 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Thursday night. Simon Holmstrom had a goal and two assists and defensemen Travis Mitchell and Ryan Pulock each scored as the Islanders won for the fifth time in six games.

Islanders host the Lightning after Lee's 2-goal game

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders NHL game to be played on December 13, 2025 on ESPN.

Latest On Islanders Depth Defenseman Ethan Bear

Blocked shots can be costly. Ethan Bear's silent recovery from a preseason injury sparks questions about his return and impact on the Islanders' blueline.
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Islanders Silence Doubters; How They’re Doing It

With Schaefer on the ice, HockeyStats shows the Islanders are averaging 2.59 expected goals per 60 minutes, compared to 2.09 expected goals against. He is leading the charge on both ends of the ice. The Islanders can aggravate opponents by playing keepaway in the offensive zone while disallowing momentum going the other way.
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PHOTOS: Islanders Practice Dec. 12, 2025

Snapshots from the New York Islanders optional practice on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Photos by Madison Peyser/New York Islanders and Imani Washington/New York Islanders.

Islanders' Division Rivals Can't Land Quinn Hughes; Defenseman Remains Out Of Metropolitan Division, Eastern Conference

The New York Islanders will not have to share a division with Quinn Hughes, at least not yet. Despite the New Jersey Devils' attempt to bring the Vancouver Canucks defenseman aboard, news broke on Friday night that the Minnesota Wild have acquired Hughes in a blockbuster deal:
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