I have some thoughts about the #Isles.
Bo Horvat scored for New York, David Rittich stopped 19 shots and the #Isles lost for the seventh time in eight games.
#Isles Victor Eklund, who recorded an assist, two shots on goal, and two hits playing on the top line & top power play in his #NHL debut:
“I had the best time of my life. It was so much fun. Obviously, a really good league, the hardest out there. And think it went pretty well.”
#Isles HC Pete DeBoer on his four games behind the bench:
"I was fairly happy with how we defended. We didn't score. Power Play needs a ton of work. We're starting to put in some building blocks, and are ahead of the game that way for next year."
Eklund said he told Horvat that Horvat is keeping the puck. Horvat said he already told the trainers it's Eklund's, so he has no choice. Appreciates it, but he won't accept it.
#Isles
Asked #Isles HC Pete DeBoer about Isaiah George, who DeBoer saw play in person for the first time tonight:
"Big kid, real good feet, good skater, good first pass. He looks like an NHL defenseman to me."
#Isles Matthew Schaefer on crowd chanting his name following final buzzer:
"These are the best fans in the league. I don't think I've had this much fun ever playing hockey."
Me, to the 2025-2026 #isles:
Final team stats for tonight's game.
Leaders (Final):
TOI: 23:03 (M. Schaefer)
SOG: 4 (M. Schaefer) • Hits: 2 (B. Schenn +2)
Blocks: 2 (C. Ritchie) • Takeaways: 1 (M. Barzal +2)
#Isles | #CARvsNYI
#Isles fans.
Now that the season is over, and roster turnover is inevitable, regardless of contract and term, who are the 15 players, currently on the roster, or who played at least 1 game with #NYI, that you want to start next season?
New York Islanders Impact Card
#NHL Game Score Impact Card for New York Islanders on 2026-04-14:
#Isles
Not one for sentimental posts, but it has truly been a pleasure interacting with all of you on BlueSky this season. It was a dark end to the season, but the future is very bright.
Here’s to better days. #Isles
#Isles fall 2-1 to #CarolinaCulture in their season finale. Drop 7 of 8 to close their season.
We can walk away from this game feeling confident in the young guys.
In addition to Schaefer and Ritchie, Eklund, George, and even Foudy not only looked like they belonged, but pushed the pace of play.
Aitcheson, Eiserman, and co. to come.
Darche needs to dump the old dead weight asap! #Isles
Deboer was the best choice? Really truly was he? The best choice. I am less convinced every shift #isles
Game stoppage: TV timeout with 03:26 remaining in the 3rd period.
#Isles | NYI: 1 / CAR: 2
They strike again. Mark Jankowski finds the back of the net with 5:22 left in the third, and the Hurricanes take the lead.
Snap shot off the stick, with apples from Joel Nystrom (9) and Alexander Nikishin (22).
New York Islanders: 1
Carolina Hurricanes: 2
#Isles
I don't even really care that we are now losing. Get Schaefer the puck anything less is an insult #isles
Game stoppage: TV timeout with 08:47 remaining in the 3rd period.
#Isles | NYI: 1 / CAR: 1
Things I won't miss about the #Isles this season?
The Power Play.
Less than 11 minutes to accomplish the effort. Get the job done #isles
Game stoppage: TV timeout with 13:41 remaining in the 3rd period.
#Isles | NYI: 1 / CAR: 1
#Isles to the PP with 13:41 to go in the third. 1-1. Schaefer gonna shoot, just a guess.
Penalty: Adam Pelech is called for cross-checking (2 minutes).
#Isles | NYI: 1 / CAR: 1
Pelech for cross-checking with 16:10 to go in the third. 1-1. #Isles
#Isles pushing hard here early in third for Schaefer to get the record-breaking goal. Almost led to Eklund getting his first NHL goal.
Mark Jankowski wins the opening faceoff of the 3rd period against Bo Horvat.
#Isles | NYI: 1 / CAR: 1
20 mins to show up for Schaefer #isles
End of 2nd Period
NYI 1 — CAR 1
SOG: NYI 16, CAR 15
Leaders (through 2):
TOI: 14:55 (T. DeAngelo)
SOG: 2 (M. Barzal +2) • Hits: 2 (B. Schenn +1)
Blocks: 1 (A. Lee +4) • Takeaways: 1 (M. Barzal +2)
#Isles
1-1 afer 2. Horvat scores the tying. #Isles