Islanders are looking good — now they can prove it against three of the league’s best

TRENDINGNFL injury trackerBelichick-Hudson breakupBrewers' championship paradeChet Holmgren injuryFantasy Start 'Em, Sit 'EmStory byStory byIslanders are looking good — now they can prove it against three of the league’s bestMatthew Schaefer, Bo Horvat, Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri and Brayden Schenn of the New York Islanders celebrate a goal, Oct. 29, 2026, in Saint Paul, Minn.Ethan SearsSat, October 31, 2026 at 1:26 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNY Islanders Deserve More Recognition in NHL Power RankingsThe New York Islanders deserved to move up more in this week's NHL power rankings.New York Islanders On SIMatthew Schaefer gifts Islanders morale-boosting win with overtime winnerThis was the sort of win to make believers of the Islanders.NY Post SportsNY Islanders Shaking up Lineup Again To Face WildThe New York Islanders are making a change to their lineup to face the Minnesota Wild.New York Islanders On SIAdvertisementAdvertisementIslanders host the Oilers after overtime winEdmonton Oilers (9-2-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (7-4-2, in the Metropolitan Division)Elmont, New York; Saturday, 2 p.Associated PressIslanders 4, Wild 3 (OT): The Schaefer Show goes to MinnesotaMatthew Schaefer surpasses a Bobby Orr record as Isles beat the Wild on the road in overtime.SB NationMatthew Schaefer Outduels Quinn Hughes in NY Islanders Overtime WinComing off a shootout win against the Nashville Predators, the New York Islanders were back in action on the road against the Minnesota Wild.In what ended up bNew York Islanders On SIIslanders’ Matthew Schaefer makes NHL history with overtime winner vs. WildMatthew Schaefer was the hero for the New York Islanders on Thursday night, putting together his best individual performance of the 2026-27 season and scoring the overtime winner in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. In the process, the 19-year-old became the first teenage defenseman in National Hockey League history to […] The post Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer makes NHL history with overtime winner vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsWild’s Quinn Hughes impressed after Matthew Schaefer helps Islanders win with OT goalMatthew Schaefer earns praise from Quinn Hughes after the Islanders beat Minnesota.The Big LeadNY Islanders Getting Strong Production From Veteran DefensemanThe New York Islanders are receiving incredible production from an unlikely source.New York Islanders On SISchaefer Snipes In Overtime, Shorthanded Islanders With Monumental 4-3 Win In MinnesotaMatthew Schaefer’s overtime heroics capped a six-game point streak as New York stunned the Wild in St. Paul, securing a gritty road victory despite missing key starters.The Hockey News - New York IslandersIslanders News: We’re watching a superstarMatthew Schaefer, what can you say? Ye gods, that kid. My Bossy, our luck. His performance last night, on another high-minutes night after Ryan Pulock left early with an injury, was astounding. Even accounting for his one(?) mistake that led to the equalizing goal, he had another dominant night on up through the OT finish […]SB NationIslanders Make Two Changes Ahead Of Minnesota Wild MatchupIlya Sorokin returns to the crease as New York shifts back to a traditional lineup, swapping defensive depth for forward grit to close their road trip in Minnesota.The Hockey News - New York IslandersIslanders' Matthew Schaefer Leaves Lasting Impression On Wild Players And Coach 'He Should Be A Top-Three, Top-Five Player In The League'Quinn Hughes and John Hynes laud the teenager's elite skating and historic production, comparing his early professional emergence to the development of the league's premier superstar blueliners.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildComeback is for naught as Islanders hand Wild first home lossAfter a very good road trip, there were few comforts of home for the Minnesota Wild. A promising start slipped away on Thursday night in St. Paul, as the New York Islanders used special teams dominance to grab a 4-3 overtime win at Grand Casino Arena. Matthew Schaefer scored his second goal of the game in the extra session for the Islanders, who stifled three Wild power plays and handed ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.New York Islanders Takeaways at One-Month Mark of 2026-27 SeasonThe New York Islanders season has officially hit the one-month mark. The team opened its season on September 30th against the Toronto Maple Leafs and has since played 12 games. Even if that may not be the same benchmark to truly gauge whether or not they are true contenders as a Thanksgiving or Christmas break, …Last Word on SportsIsles rookie makes his NHL mark in OT win over WildAt 19 years old, Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes was hauling a book bag to class at the University of Michigan. At the same age, Colorado star blueliner Cale Makar was getting used to college life at UMass. The stories are similar for Rangers star Adam Fox and Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski, who was named the NHL’s top defenseman last season. At 19, after being named the NHL’s top ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Brayden Schenn Reached Impressive Milestone Helping NY Islanders Beat PredatorsNew York Islanders forward Brayden Schenn reached a career milestone against the Nashville Predators.New York Islanders On SIMatthew Schaefer Made NY Islanders, NHL History Against PredatorsNew York Islanders star Matthew Schaefer made franchise and NHL history against the Nashville Predators.New York Islanders On SIIslanders Gameday News: Wild in MinnesotaThe Islanders conclude their road trip in Minnesota, where it seems they used to have lots of roots. But now Anders Lee is with the Mormons, Brock Nelson is with the alpinemen, and Nick Leddy is…reaching a Zen state in a body of water somewhere, surely. To repeat the approach in Dallas: The Wild are […]SB Nation