Islanders News: Did not do Dallas

Islanders News: Did not do Dallas

It's an interesting approach, this one. | NHLI via Getty Images Dominik Mon, October 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Islanders were leaky all over in Dallas, almost like they have a declining defense outside of Matthew Schaefer.

The 6-3 loss to the Stars was not surprising overall, but it did end a modest points streak and exposed some holes that Pete DeBeor has been working to cover.

It was six past Ilya Sorokin, though DeBoer said it was more about the defensive lapses. [ LHH | Newsday ]

DeBoer is focused on the process, not necessarily the points. (Last night was bad in both categories.) [ Newsday ]

The Post says the team speed was a key deficiency; Brayden Schenn says they have lots to clean up. [ Post ]

Takeaways: a "winnable" game thrown away with continued mistakes. [ Isles ]

Sunny Mehta's sudden urgency helped push the Connor Hellebuyck saga to conclusion before it got even more awkward. [ Athletic ]

Speaking of holdouts, Alexander Nikishin came to realize he has no leverage, settles for a one-year deal with the Hurricanes. [ NHL ]

Our next opponent in Nashville just knocked off the Avalanche with two goals from Steve Stamkos, four points from Ryan O'Reilly. [ NHL ]

The Kraken will miss Jared McCann for 8-10 weeks. [ Sportsnet ]

The Blue Jackets are forever cursed and screwed, can they possibly convince Zach Werenski to stay? [ Sportsnet ]

James Reimer rides again, in Manhattan at age 38. Spencer Martin's career .881 wasn't doing it for them. [ NHL ]

The Jets lost the Heritage Classic but made a show of it by mounting a comeback. [ NHL ]

More than you'd ever want to know about the Connor Hellebuyck trade. [ Sportsnet ]

Quinn Hughes was booed in his return to Vancouver, but he picked up his 500th point. Max Shabanov scored, too. [ NHL ]

CRISIS?! Gavin McKenna played only two shifts in the third period, OMG let's call his agent to see if he's okay with that… [ Athletic ]


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