Max Shabanov has played well since returning from injury, but he’d probably like to burn the tape of Sunday’s 4-1 Islanders loss to the Panthers. See Also inside the islanders An up-close look at Cole Eiserman and the Islanders’ future: ‘Put on this earth to be a hockey player’ The rookie Russian winger had a shot blocked and committed two turnovers on the same second-period shift,

The Lightning expect franchise great and veteran defenseman Victor Hedman to return in Saturday's clash with Islanders

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Islanders vs. Colorado NHL game from December 4, 2025 on ESPN.

Brock Nelson got his standing ovation. The Islanders got their two points during a win against the Avalanche on Thursday.

Patrick Ritchie helped his son navigate the initial shock when he was traded to the Islanders before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, when the then-Avalanche prospect heard of the news around midnight on a road trip for the OHL Oshawa Generals. Ritchie got an important phone call the day after, which he told his dad all about.

When Michel Roy met the team on Long Island, it marked the first time he had visited his son's new home since Patrick Roy became coach in January 2024.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

It would be easy for Tampa Bay to lament over two tight losses, one in controversial fashion, but the Lightning need to put it behind them when the New York Islanders visit Saturday night in the teams' second matchup this week.