The Islanders allowed two more power-play goals and their penalty kill is now just 7-for-12 in five preseason games. Last season, the Islanders finished last in the NHL on the penalty kill, prompting a switch in assistant coaches from Doug Houda to Tommy Albelin to run the unit.

Friday’s preseason match against the Devils was the last ride for the prospects. Islanders coach Patrick Roy said he plans to use the Islanders’ full lineup in the team’s final two preseason games

After a strong finish down the stretch to take third place in the Metropolitan Division, the Islanders head into the first full season under Roy with a focus on getting off to a strong start

The Islanders' preseason match against the Rangers offered a look at their expected top line of free agent signee Anthony Duclair joining center Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal.

With just one more preseason game on the docket, Friday against the Rangers, the roster and lineup decisions are becoming clearer for Patrick Roy and Lou Lamoriello. Roy takes a glass-half-full approach to commenting on his players,

As NHL teams begin trimming their rosters, the New York Islanders will soon face some tough decisions. After struggling with depth in their bottom six last season, the 2024-25 roster now seems to have an abundance of options.