But perhaps there are some telltale signs that they can elevate themselves into a real contender.

Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer was cheered on by some special roommates during Sunday's two-goal performance.

Rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom scored 29 seconds apart late in the third period, helping the New York Islanders rally for a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets ...

The Bruins have been off since Saturday, when they held off the visiting Carolina Hurricanes, 2-1. The Islanders earned a dramatic win Sunday afternoon, when the hosts scored twice in the final 67 ...

Matthew Schaefer added another milestone to his fast start with the New York Islanders on Sunday. Schaefer had two goals in a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jacket ...

He’s already off to an incredible start as an 18-year-old defenseman in the NHL, but on Sunday evening, New York Islanders’ ...

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins was clearly emotional on the bench following a loss to the New York Islanders.

New York's Matthew Schaefer, 18, added yet another milestone to his fast start with the Islanders on Sunday night, scoring ...

Max Arfsten had a goal and two assists and Dylan Chambost scored a first-half goal to help the Columbus Crew avoid elimination from the ML ...

Top overall pick Matthew Schaefer tied the score with 1:07 left in the third period Sunday and Simon Holmstrom produced the game winner just 29 seconds later for the host New York Islanders, who ...

The Detroit Red Wings return home humbled after going from bad to worse in their first multi-game trip of the season. Mixing up their lines as they took on the New York Islanders didn't spark anything ...

But since moving up to the third line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anders Lee, Simon Holmstrom has transformed into one of ...