NHL · Metropolitan · Est. 1972 · UBS Arena
Updated March 16, 2026
The Islanders acquired Brayden Schenn from St. Louis for a first-round pick, a third-rounder, Jonathan Drouin, and Marcus Gidlof. With a 7-3-0 record in their last ten games, the trade is already paying off, and New York looks destined for the playoffs after missing out last season.
UBS Arena hosted the 2026 All-Star Game in February, giving the Islanders a national spotlight. The energy from that event has carried over into a hot stretch of play that has vaulted them into the playoff picture.
The Islanders are locked in a tight race with Columbus for positioning in the Metropolitan Division. Their veteran-heavy roster and Schenn addition give them the kind of playoff experience that young teams can't replicate.