Most encouraging within that was Barzal, historically one of the hardest players in the NHL for linemates to build chemistry ...

Mathew Barzal has not gone this long without playing a competitive game of hockey since he was three or four years old. The ...

NEW YORK -- The New York Islanders picked up a sorely needed win in their last game before the NHL's Christmas break. Mathew Barzal led the way. Barzal scored three times and Jaroslav Halak made 38 ...

New York Islanders star forward Matt Barzal hit the ice today for the first time in a full-contact situation since returning from an injury-riddled 2024-25 season, where he was limited to 30 games, ...

There was Mathew Barzal, a few strides inside the blue line with the puck on his stick, and Adam Pelech trailing. Suddenly, Barzal spun 180 degrees and dropped a pass for his longtime teammate at the ...

There's been tremendous hype around the New York Islanders' No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer, and it's been well deserved. From the way he's carried himself off the ice to what he's displayed on ...

Mathew Barzal was just so happy to be talking hockey at all. That may come as a surprise given how grim things have been for ...

As the NHL season heats up, fans are in for a treat with several key player debuts and returns scheduled for tonight's games. The excitement is palpable as new talent and veteran experience take ...

Snapshots of New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal at the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photos by Kathryn Howell/New York Islanders.