News and lineup decisions before tonight's battle of New York.

The Isles and Penguins face off for the second of five meetings in this shortened season, with Pittsburgh looking to create separation at the top of the Atlantic Division.

The MSG+ rivals face off for their third meeting of this young season.

The standings look all weird, which means it must still be October January as the Isles and Devils battle for first place.

The Islanders' five-game road trip returns to the U.S. for a pair of Atlantic rivals.

The Islanders skate into Winnipeg for a key, mid-road trip match up against the Jets.

The Islanders look to win their third in a row with Rick DiPIetro in net against the a Bruins team that has yet to lose in regulation.

Yeah, sure, it's early. But this road trip is a major test that will set the tone for the New York Islanders' lockout-shortened season.

The Islanders host the Tampa Bay Lightning in their second home game of the season.

The New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils open what looks like a 48-game battle for fourth place in the Atlantic Division.