63, 64…danger. | NHLI via Getty Images Dominik Mon, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement After some proper Sunday rest following the Ontario road trip, the Islanders return to work to prepare for this week's visits form the SoCal teams, and we'll learn what adjustments they'll make with two regular forwards out with injuries.
From Saturday's injury-depleted win in Toronto: Takeaways…"We stuck to our systems. We trusted each other. There were a lot of great things," said DeBoer. [ Isles ] Running mates Holmstrom and Pageau as players of the game. [ Isles ]
The injuries to Cal Ritchie and particularly Matias Maccelli will force some lineup decisions. Kyle MacLean, we can't quit you. [ Newsday ]
The situation should present some opportunity, as well as pressure on Kyle Palmieri and Anthony Duclair to produce. [ Post ]
In praise of Ondrej Palat having a good, turn-back-the-clock game. [ Post | THN ]
Matthew Schaefer continues to be the sweetest human in the NHL. He brought a very young cancer sufferer to the game in Toronto and for the pre-game, rink-side interview. [ NHL ]
The Flyers finally got a win, sadly, against the Senators, but took some more injury hits. [ NHL ] Prior to the Flyers winning, Kurtz checked in with a "this probably ends with Tocchet fired" piece. [ Athletic ]
In which the Jets players are asked about Connor Hellebuyck, who reportedly was ready to return as of Oct. 2 but was told, "not so fast, holdout" by the Jets. [ Sportsnet ]
The Stars are ready to talk contract, again, with Jason Robertson. [ NHL ]
Having full-time, dedicated EBUGs seems popular with NHL goalies, who could use the rest during drills and practices of an 84-game season.
Kyle Okposo is working with the NHLPA to help players have more…non-player identity, or something. [ Athletic ]
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