Ilya Sorokin made 14 saves to earn the shutout and Mathew Barzal scored the only goal of the game as the New York Islanders blanked the Arizona Coyotes 1-0.

The Isles are off to a 2-0 start on the season. We break down the reasons for the Isles success and discuss some things they could have done better. They managed the win without Scott Mayfield but Samuel Bolduc got the job done. We also have our hero and goat of the game.

Plus we discuss a nice career milestone for Matt Martin and we have our first Farm Report as we discuss all things Bridgeport Islanders.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The New York Islanders season is just one game old but already the team is dealing with an injury. Defenseman Scott Mayfield missed practice on Monday with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot in the season opener against Buffalo and is listed as day-to-day. We discuss what the Isles would do if Mayfield can't go tonight against Arizona.

We also have a full preview of tonight's game against the Coyotes including what the Isles need to do to win the game and we break down Anders Lee being placed on the third line and how that could help both him and the team this season.

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The New York Islanders got the 2023-24 NHL season off to a positive start with a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist as he continues to dominate in Brocktober. Ilya Sorokin played a strong game and Casey Cizikas came up with the game-winning goal.

We break down how the Isles pulled off the win and some things they need to do better. We also have our hero and goat of the game and a look at how the line combinations stacked up in the season opener.

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The New York Islanders are ready to open the 2023-24 NHL season Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. We have a full preview of the game including the latest Islanders line combinations and how Tage Thompson and the Sabres lined up for their season opener.

The Isles also recalled Simon Holmstrom from Bridgeport and you he practiced Thursday in a different position.

We also have our bold predictions for the Isles this season and we conclude our player-by-player look at this Islanders roster by discussing J.G. Pageau's expected role and what he needs to do to be successful this year.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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We are rapidly closing in on the New York Islanders season opener for 2023-24 so we take a look at the keys to the season. What do the Isles have to do better this year to be a more successful team. We look at some big things and some little things that can make a difference for this team plus the players who need to lift their games. We have some big things and some smaller things you may not have thought about.

We also discuss Mathew Barzal's likely role with the team and what he needs to do to have a successful year for the Islanders.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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Ross Johnston is no longer a member of the New York Islanders. The Anaheim Ducks claimed the veteran enforcer off waivers. We look at Johnston's legacy with the Isles and who will take over his role on the team. Plus, with one roster spot now open, who do the Isles call up to take that spot?

Plus, we have the latest from practice including the return to the ice of Cal Clutterbuck and the line combinations on the power play and at even strength. A new player was skating on the top line with Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat but is this temporary or long-term?

And we look ahead to Adam Pelech's season. What is his expected role and what does he have to do to have a successful 2023-24 NHL season.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The New York Islanders set their season-opening 23-man roster be sending Simon Holmstrom down to Bridgeport. Ross Johnston was put on waivers but is also on the opening roster.

We break down the roster and discuss who will play with Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal on the top line as that is still uncertain.

Plus we answer your question on Noah Dobson's future and recent play and we look at Matt Martin's expected role this year and what he needs to be to be successful.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The New York Islanders closed out their preseason with a 3-0 home loss to the New Jersey Devils. But what did we learn from the six preseason games? We have our key takeaways from the chemistry between Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal to the surprise play of Julien Guathier and the disappointing performances of Samuel Bolduc and Oliver Wahlstrom.

Plus, we discuss the battle for the final roster spot between Simon Holmstrom and Ross Johnston and break down the play of the Isles prospects in preseason. We also discuss Josh Bailey's future and look at what Brock Nelson needs to do to have a successful season for the Isles.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The New York Islanders were a playoff team last season, but exited the postseason in the first round. With no high draft picks in recent years, and very little roster turnover orchestrated by Lou Lamoriello this past summer, can the Islanders realistically improve upon last year’s results? Gil Martin of Locked On Islanders discusses. What is the biggest storyline surrounding the Isles ahead of the season? What was their biggest offseason move? Who is their most important player? Who is a player on the verge of a breakout? And what’s at stake if this isn’t a successful season for the Islanders? All that and more on our Locked On NHL Season Preview.

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The New York Islanders played a lot of young players who may not be with the team once the season starts, but they played a sloppy game and lost to the Flyers 5-2. We have our key takeaways from the game including subpar performances by Noah Dobson and a lot of other players as well as our concerns about the play of Semyon Varlamov this preseason.

We also discuss the news concerning the NHL salary cap for 2024-25 and how that will help the Islanders sign new players or re-sign their own players next year.

And we continue our player by player look at the team with Varlamov who needs to be steady as the team's backup goalie this year.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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