Islanders Anxiety – Episode 386 – To What End?

TRENDINGWeek 9 Winners and LosersBears beat Bucs, barelyLakers win without LukaPuka Nacua needs MRIAP Top 25Story byStory byIslanders Anxiety – Episode 386 – To What End?Dan Saraceni·SB NationMon, November 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNY Islanders Correctly Tumble Down NHL Power RankingsThe New York Islanders have had a difficult few games, leading to a drop in the NHL power rankings.New York Islanders On SIMathew Barzal making Islanders road trip with injury return on horizonThe Islanders set off across the country on Sunday, into a two-week stretch that looks like their moment to go from treading water in the playoff race into its deep end.NY Post SportsIslanders Gameday: Barzal joins the California tripWe don’t know when Mat Barzal will play again, but it’s a good sign that he has joined the Islanders for their California trip, along with fellow injured teammates Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock. The center (he’ll ultimately be a center again, yes? no?) hasn’t played yet, dealing with inflammation from his broken knee cap […]SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisementBen Hutton supplants Scott Mayfield in Islanders’ lineupBen Hutton was skating on the left side of Matt Kessel during the Islanders' OT loss to the Devils and not Scott Mayfield, who was a healthy scratch.NY Post SportsBREAKING: Barzal, Maccelli, & Pulock All Travel For Extended Road TripThe New York Islanders received some much-awaited good news on Sunday afternoon following a tough 5-4 OT loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.The Hockey News - New York IslandersNY Have Great Update on Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli & Ryan PulockThe New York Islanders shared a very encouraging update on the status of Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock.New York Islanders On SIHurricanes Handed Defensive Warning Before Blackhawks GameThe Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday, Nov. 5, at UBS Arena in Elmont.But either way, the Canes were not exempt from criticism. In particular, Rod Brind’Amour’s team drew criticism for its defensive performance.The Chicago Blackhawks will surely take note as Carolina faces them this Saturday, Nov. 7.Although they came away […] The post Hurricanes Handed Defensive Warning Before Blackhawks Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThree Injured New York Islanders to Travel with the Team on California TripThe New York Islanders have been among the NHL teams battling the most injuries to their roster. In addition to Alexander Romanov's ACL tear, four additional players have been on the injured reserve. However, on Sunday, the team shared encouraging news about three missing players who will join the California road trip this week. Current …Last Word on SportsIslanders vs. Devils game thread: Cute as a HuttonThe Islanders try to stop their slide at two regulation losses as they host the Devils for a Saturday night on Long Island. Ben Hutton will make his Islanders debut at Scott Mayfield’s expense, while Ilya Sorokin will start opposite Jake Allen, which would move the Russian past Rick DiPietro into second place on the […]SB NationMathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli close to return with Islanders set to get important boostFinally, the Islanders can see light at the end of the tunnel for Mathew Barzal.NY Post SportsNY Islanders Need Players To Continue Stepping up ShorthandedThe New York Islanders have been hit hard by injuries and need players to continue stepping up their performance on the ice.New York Islanders On SIHurricanes Handed Blunt Brandon Bussi Assessment: ‘He Was the Reason’The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 this Thursday, Nov. 5, at UBS Arena in Elmont, but that did not exempt them from criticism.To be honest, the Canes had stretches where they simply didn’t do things well, but they stayed afloat thanks to one specific player: Brandon Bussi.That is precisely the opinion ESPN’s […] The post Hurricanes Handed Blunt Brandon Bussi Assessment: ‘He Was the Reason’ appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYIslanders blow late lead and fall to Devils on Jack Hughes’ OT goalThe Islanders frittered away a two-goal lead to make it a winless three-game homestand, handing the Devils a 5-4 win on Jack Hughes’ overtime goal.NY Post SportsCody Glass Sends Strong Message Before Devils vs. Islanders: ‘It’s All Mental’The New Jersey Devils face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont on Saturday, November 7.The Devils are coming off a challenging game against the St. Louis Blues on November 5, eventually securing a 5-4 overtime victory.Ahead of Saturday’s matchup, several players spoke with official team reporter Amanda Stein during morning availability, including […] The post Cody Glass Sends Strong Message Before Devils vs. Islanders: ‘It’s All Mental’ appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYKings' Disappointing Start Highlights GM Holland's Need For A ResetThe Los Angeles Kings have been one of the NHL's biggest disappointments this season, and GM Ken Holland's slew of veteran acquisitions are not working out as hoped. Should Holland pivot from trying to win now?The Hockey NewsJonas Siegenthaler Warns Devils About Islanders’ ForecheckThe New Jersey Devils face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont on Saturday, November 7.Ahead of the game, several players spoke with the team’s official reporter, Amanda Stein.Among those interviewed was Jonas Siegenthaler.The defenseman discussed, among other things, the Islanders’ strong forecheck, but also made it clear that the Devils are heading […] The post Jonas Siegenthaler Warns Devils About Islanders’ Forecheck appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Blueshirts Have Reached Their First Season Turning PointBeware, brother, beware. Beware, sister, beware.The Hockey News - New York RangersCould This Road Trip Be The Positive Catapult For The Blueshirts?It's a long way from New York City to Seattle- On-The Puget but – lucky Rangers – the Blueshirts didn't have to go by covered wagon.The Hockey News - New York Rangers2026-27 Gamethread #17: New Jersey Devils at New York IslandersIt's time for some revenge.SB Nation