Islanders Week Ahead: Schedule and Storylines – Olympic Break Edition – The Hockey Writers New York Islanders Latest News, Analysis and More

The NHL season is currently on pause due to the 2026 Winter Olympic break, which began after games on February 5 and will continue until games resume on February 25, 2026. Islanders at the Olympics While the team is off, two key islanders compete for gold in Milan: Bo Horvat (Team Canada): The Islanders’ top […]

Islanders Week Ahead: Schedule and Storylines – Final Sprint, Buying Frenzy and More – The Hockey Writers New York Islanders Latest News, Analysis and More

As the NHL prepares for a break for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina (opening ceremony on February 6), the New York Islanders enter a crucial final week of play. Currently sits 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 30-20-5every point counts before the competition is halted until the end of February. […]

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Panthers, Kings, Rangers, Islanders, Leaves, Capitals and more

Harvey Valentine: Anaheim Ducks goalie Petr Mrazek left last night’s game with an injury. Coach Joel Quenneville doesn’t think it’s serious. Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabers coach Lindy Ruff said goaltender Alex Lyon falls more into the everyday category, and it doesn’t appear to be anything major. Ruff said they hope to have defenseman Ryan Kesselring […]

New faces added as Team Canada officially announces its Olympic roster

Team Canada announced its 25-man roster Wednesday afternoon and provided some answers to questions that have surrounded the team for months. The team included several expected attackers and defenders. The big questions lay in the goal. Would the questionable play of the expected starters be overlooked? Related: Several Team Canada and USA selections seemingly out […]

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Oilers, Game, Habs, Islands, Sharks, Canucks and More

Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks goaltender Petr Mrazek (lower body) was on the ice for practice. Goaltender Ville Husso was not on the ice. Rachel Lenzi: Buffalo Sabers coach Lindy Ruff said goaltender Colten Ellis has cleared the concussion protocol and will return to practice. Heather Angel: Sabers forward Tyson Kozak left last night’s game in […]

Islanders Week Ahead: Schedule and Storylines – Horvat, Sorokin, Lee and More – The Hockey Writers New York Islanders Latest News, Analysis and More

The following overview details the major storylines surrounding the New York Islanders and their schedule for the week of December 15-21, 2025. Bo Horvat offside The most critical development is the loss of top midfielder and top scorer Bo Horvat. He suffered a lower-body injury during the game against the Anaheim Ducks on December 11. […]