The New York Islanders won 4-3 in overtime against the Vegas Golden Knights with a shorthanded goal by Jean-Gabriel Pageau, improving their standing in the Eastern Conference.

Controversy makes sports fun, right? There was no shortage of controversy in the Utah Mammoth’s 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, as video review called two goals off the board. Regardless,

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Islanders vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL game to be played on November 16, 2025 on ESPN.

SALT LAKE CITY – In a tight battle, the Utah Mammoth fell to the New York Islanders in overtime, 3-2. JJ Peterka and Dylan Guenther (PPG) scored for Utah in the loss.

The I slanders won the draft lottery and made no mistake in drafting Schaefer with the top pick. That led them to trade Noah Dobson for two first-round picks and forward Emil Heineman. Playing alongside Bo Horvat, Heineman scored the first goal of the game on Thursday, bringing his season total to seven.

The New York Islanders are off to a good start this season, with 20 points (9-6-2) in 17 games. The team is benefiting in particular from the presence of rookie Matthew Schaefer, who is off to a very good start to his NHL career.

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Check back closer to game time for the Islanders official lineup. Scott Mayfield will miss his second-straight game as he flew back to Long Island for the birth of his first child. Adam Boqvist drew into the lineup for the first time since Oct. 30 on Thursday and defenseman Travis Mitchell was recalled from Bridgeport in a corresponding move.

Schaefer rocketed up the rookie scoring race, equaling Demidov in points and Makar in defenseman goals, igniting the Islanders' power play.