That was a significant reason the Islanders signed Tony DeAngelo, a known power-play specialist, on Friday before trading for Scott Perunovich on Monday. In DeAngelo's season debut, a 3-2 overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, the power play went 0-for-3 with just two shots on goal.

What did Barzal mean the other day when he said Roy's culture was like nothing he'd ever been a part of after years under Trotz?

Tony DeAngelo is “fortunate” and “grateful” for opportunity with Isles, looking to impact power play and on defense

When Patrick Roy came to Long Island, a year ago Monday to the day, it felt like general manager Lou Lamoriello had pulled a rabbit out of the hat that could help resurrect a stagnant franchise.

Simon Holmstrom scored twice and added an assist, and Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

Scott Perunovich was traded to the New York Islanders by the St. Louis Blues on Monday for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Saturday night. Noah Dobson and Ryan Pulock also scored, Marcus Hogberg made 18 saves and the Islanders snapped a two-game skid.

Philadelphia has a 23-23-6 record overall and a 6-8-1 record in Metropolitan Division games. The Flyers have given up 175 goals while scoring 151 for a -24 scoring differential. New York has a 22-20-7 record overall and a 7-5-2 record in Metropolitan Division play.

The record isn't what Roy, Lamoriello or others were hoping for, but players still believe in Roy's message and style.

Barzal notched two assists, including one on the power play, and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Bo Horvat scored twice in New York’s three-goal second period, and the Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1.

Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1. Noah Dobson and Ryan Pulock also scored,