Goalie Ilya Sorokin is unquestionably the Islanders’ MVP so far this season. But leading scorer Bo Horvat’s injury absence is certainly reinforcing his value to the team’s success. The Islanders’ offense, their power play and penalty kill all have suffered without the top-six center.

The trio of Cal Ritchie, Anthony Duclair and Max Shabanov suffered two of the longest defensive-zone shifts of the game and struggled to break out all night. Between them and the fourth line, the Islanders had just two shots on goal, per Natural Stat Trick.

The New York Islanders’ three-game winning streak came to an end on Tuesday night, as the Isles fell 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.

Barzal's status remains uncertain for tonight's crucial matchup. Find out who steps into the lineup if he's sidelined against the Red Wings.

Anaheim has three players (Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and Troy Terry) with over 30 points this season. Carlsson leads the way with 38 points (16G, 22A). Carlsson is tied with Jack Eichel and Mark Scheifele for the eighth most points in the NHL this season.

The Vegas Golden Knights are bound for the Big Apple and an East-West crossover matchup Tuesday night against the New York Islanders.

A playoff-like series against the Tampa Bay Lightning became a showcase for one of the NHL’s most overlooked stars.

The Islanders are on pace for 102 points and sit second in the East. The standings can shift quickly, though, and prudence may be wise.

Defenseman Travis Mitchell has been sent to the Bridgeport Islanders in the AHL. This roster move allows Mitchell to gain playing time. He recently made his NHL debut and impressed with his defense. Mitchell joined the Islanders as a free agent after college.

When he returned to the Islanders lineup nearly two weeks ago for the first time since the second game of the season, the assumption was it would be temporary.