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Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders was fined the maximum $5,000 for slashing Columbus Blue Jackets' Mason Marchment during a game on December 28, 2025, with the incident occurring in the second period and resulting in a major penalty and game misconduct.
Ilya Sorokin made 14 saves to secure a shutout for the New York Islanders as they defeated the Arizona Coyotes 1-0. Mathew Barzal scored the lone goal on a power play in the second period. The Islanders' strong defensive play and Sorokin's performance in goal were key factors in the victory.
The New York Islanders will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the NHL playoffs, with the Islanders being the underdogs. The Islanders' strong goaltending, led by Ilya Sorokin, will be a key factor in the series. The Hurricanes have a stronger defense and penalty kill, while the Islanders have an edge in their forward lines. The return of Mathew Barzal from injury could boost the Islanders' struggling power play. The Hurricanes are favored to win the series in six games.
Mathew Barzal is set to return to the New York Islanders' lineup for Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes after a two-month absence. Barzal and Bo Horvat had only played six games together before Barzal's injury, but the early returns were excellent. If they pick up where they left off, it will give the Islanders a chance in a first-round series where they come in as underdogs against Carolina.
The New York Islanders will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Mathew Barzal returning for Game 1 after missing the last few games of the regular season. The Islanders' first-round schedule has been released, with the two (or three) home games all on weekends. Alex Romanov will miss Game 1, and it's unclear when he will return. Former NHL defenseman Shane O'Brien criticized Bo Horvat in a vulgar rant on his podcast. In other NHL news, the Pittsburgh Penguins fired their GM, President, and AGM, and the Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals both parted ways with their coaches.
Mathew Barzal has joined the Islanders for practice after two weeks of skating alone, indicating a step forward in his recovery from a knee-to-knee hit. Barzal expects to play without restrictions for Game 1 of the playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Islanders have been coy about giving a timeline for his return, but if he plays, it would change the outlook for the team.
The New York Islanders will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the NHL playoffs, which is the best-case scenario for the Islanders as they avoid facing the record-setting Bruins. The Hurricanes finished the regular season atop the Metropolitan Division and defeated the Islanders in three of four games between the teams. The Islanders' biggest challenge will be their power play, which is ranked 31st in the league. The biggest question for the Islanders is the status of center Mathew Barzal, who has a suspected knee injury.
The New York Islanders are waiting for updates on the injuries of Brock Nelson and Mathew Barzal, but Nelson was a full participant at Thursday's practice. Bo Horvat hopes to play with Barzal again in the future. Former Isles goalie Jamie McLennan was a guest on Isles Talk. Simon Holmstrom is focusing on improving his offense. Bridgeport beat the Rocket 5-3 with two goals from Arnaud Durandeau and one from Andy Andreoff.