After four straight seasons of floundering between first-round playoff exits and missing the postseason all together, the New York Islanders once again seem to be making their case as the best team that calls the Empire State home.

The sixth-place squad in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Red Wings (5-2), visit the 12th-ranked New York Islanders (3-3) at UBS Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. New York earned a 4-3 victory at home its last time out on Oct. 21 against the San Jose Sharks.

The hometown kid will make his NHL debut for the New York Islanders. According to head coach Patrick Roy, defenseman Marshall Warren will draw into the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

The New York Islanders are proud to announce the hiring of Siana Sylvester as Mental Performance Consultant. She will work directly with players, coaches, and management for both the New York Islanders and Bridgeport Islanders (American Hockey League), as well as the organization’s prospects.

The 2027 NHL All-Star Game will officially make its anticipated trip to UBS Arena. The league announced on Friday that the New York Islanders will host the event from Feb. 5-7, and plans for a previously planned sendoff event for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games were cancelled.

The New York Islanders have found themselves a gem. Sure, we’re in the early stages of this new season, but the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer, is a runaway favorite for the Calder Trophy.

The New York Islanders will host the 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., the league announced on Friday.

The New York Islanders have won four straight games after they put up seven goals on the Detroit Red Wings. That win has them in the Eastern Conference playoff