Early on after Barry Trotz took over as Islanders head coach, there were fascinating (and sometimes furious) debates about how good these Isles teams really were. But even the most pedantic person ...

The two highlights of Mathew Barzal's summer couldn't be more opposite. The first was the NHL Awards, where Barzal capped a magnificent rookie season with the Calder Trophy as the league's rookie of ...

WASHINGTON — Mat Barzal explained his tardiness that led to a healthy scratch Thursday night as an “alarm clock issue” on Friday before returning to the Islanders’ lineup against the Capitals.

There might not be a player in hockey who hears "shoot" more than New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal. Since breaking into the NHL in 2017-18, Barzal has been a playmaker, skating through the ...

Mat Barzal, perhaps more than any player in the NHL, functions as a human inkblot test. You can watch Barzal for games at a time and walk away impressed with how he influences nearly every shift, or ...

The New York Islanders pulled off an impressive 6-3 win over the NHL’s best team, the Colorado Avalanche, on Thursday night at UBS Arena. The gritty win showcased the Isles’ penchant for winning tough ...

Oct 29, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell ...

And during his month-long stint in the league last season, which saw Barzal suit up for just two games before being shipped back to the Seattle Thunderbirds of WHL, Islanders coac ...

Here’s a rather special sequence. Matthew Schaefer was hit hard by Mason Marchment, and Mathew Barzal defended him with a very dangerous stick. This earned him an expulsion. Marchment clips Schaefer ...

Mat Barzal, perhaps more than any player in the NHL, functions as a human inkblot test. See Also inside the islanders Why we can believe the Islanders’ start is for real You can watch Barzal for games ...