Islanders’ line blender pays off in dominant home-opener win over Devils

TRENDINGNLDS, ALDS updatesNFL Week 4 injury trackerWNBA semifinals previewMLB Division Series previewValkyries take down WingsStory byStory byIslanders’ line blender pays off in dominant home-opener win over DevilsislandersEthan SearsSun, October 4, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNY Islanders Continue Dominance of NJ Devils With Victory in Home OpenerThe New York Islanders were able to continue their dominance over the New Jersey Devils with a win in the home opener.New York Islanders On SIIslanders Promote Rookie Victor Eklund To Top Six, Alter Lines Ahead Of Home Opener Against DevilsHead coach Pete DeBoer shakes up the lineup, elevating the high-potential rookie alongside Cal Ritchie and Brayden Schenn to ignite a stagnant offense against New Jersey.The Hockey News - New York IslandersAdvertisementAdvertisementNew York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils: Home opener threadThe Islanders host the Devils for their 2026-27 home opener Saturday night. They’re on a 7-0-1 run against the Devils so expect a certain loss. Here are the tweaked lines as Pete DeBoer searches for chemistry, whether or not he has the elements and molecules to find it: mil Heineman – Bo Horvat – Kyle […]SB NationVictor Eklund Moving Into Top 6 is Encouraging for NY IslandersThe New York Islanders moving Victor Eklund into the top six is encouraging to see.New York Islanders On SIGame Preview #2: New Jersey Devils @ New York IslandersComing off their win in the season opener, the Devils travel to Long Island for their first road game of the campaignSB NationNY Islanders Veteran Gets Season Started on High NoteThe New York Islanders had to be happy with the performance of one of their veterans in the opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs.New York Islanders On SIIslanders Gameday News: New lines, new arena experiencesThe New York Islanders have their 54th home opener tonight, and some of you remember all 54 which means some of you (g’morning, Rick!) are really freaking old. (I myself am a spring chicken, so I categorically deny pining for the days when there were rectangular goal creases and no ads on the boards, much […]SB NationAnthony Duclair Moves Up NY Islanders Lines Ahead of Home OpenerMultiple line adjustments have been ahead of the New York Islanders hosting the New Jersey Devils for their home opener at UBS Arena, including key movement surrounding forward Anthony Duclair.New York Islanders On SI2026-27 Gamethread #2: New Jersey Devils at New York IslandersIt’s the first road game of the season.SB NationNew Timeline for Potential Mathew Barzal Return for NY Islanders RevealedWhen is New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal expected to start skating again?New York Islanders On SIBad Power Plays and Poor Net Defense Earn Devils 6-0 Loss to IslandersWhat a terrible game.SB NationIslanders’ Ilya Sorokin responds to Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin’s goalie goal jabShesterkin said that his goal — unlike Sorokin’s in March 2025 — was an actual one.NY Post SportsDevils vs Islanders Prediction, Odds, Start Time: Expert NHL Pick TonightThe New Jersey Devils (1-0-0) and New York Islanders (0-1-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at UBS Arena in BelmontAction NetworkIslanders News: Darche on summer, Duclair on targetGood morning and happy Friday, the New York Islanders are last in the Metro. Islanders News Elsewhere Last night’s scores included the Jack Hughes getting the Devils the win in overtime after he objected to a mid-game question from AJ Mleczko about bubble wrap and plastic utensils (he was reportedly injured during a team dinner […]SB NationRangers Daily: ‘Solid team effort’ at rocking MSG; Barkov injury scareThat must’ve been a pretty fun plane ride the New York Rangers took to Detroit after exiting Madison Square Garden […]Forever BlueshirtsJ.T. Miller-Pavel Dorofeyev-Oliver Bjorkstrand line fuels Rangers’ solid startPlenty was written during the preseason about whether the New York Rangers’ new top-six line of J.T. Miller, Oliver Bjorkstrand […]Forever BlueshirtsNY Rangers Refuse To Repeat Home Scoring DroughtThe New York Rangers have shifted their narrative surrounding goals being scored on Madison Square Garden ice, thanks to an impressive showing in their home opener.New York Rangers On SIThe Devils' Plan On Offense Gives Confidence They’ll Beat Any Goaltender“To control play the way that we did, have a good process, that's a lot to build on, and we'll just keep pushing forward,” Sheldon KeefeThe Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsLatest On Islanders Injured Forward Mathew BarzalThe star playmaker nears a return to the ice following a missed season opener, forcing the Islanders to navigate roster constraints and defensive depth before his activation.The Hockey News - New York Islanders