Most encouraging within that was Barzal, historically one of the hardest players in the NHL for linemates to build chemistry ...

Mathew Barzal has not gone this long without playing a competitive game of hockey since he was three or four years old. The New York Islanders’ forward last appeared in an NHL game on Feb. 1 before ...

On Wednesday night, the New York Islanders dropped episode one of "On The Island", their behind-the-scenes footage of the 2025 NHL Draft. After the Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer with the first ...

Mathew Barzal was just so happy to be talking hockey at all. That may come as a surprise given how grim things have been for ...

Last season, New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal suffered a concerning knee injury that caused the Isles’ playoff hopes to come to a screeching halt. The Islanders limped to the finish line with ...

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Islanders vs. Detroit Red Wings NHL game from October 23, 2025 on ESPN.

TORONTO -- John Tavares had a front-row seat for Mathew Barzal's first-career hat trick a little over a year ago as his friend, teammate and captain. The New York Islanders center's second three-goal ...

NEW YORK -- The New York Islanders picked up a sorely needed win in their last game before the NHL's Christmas break. Mathew Barzal led the way. Barzal scored three times and Jaroslav Halak made 38 ...

Emil Heineman scored twice, while Tony DeAngelo, Mathew Barzal and Simon Holmstrom each had a goal and an assist as the New ...