Matthew Schaefer rewrote the NHL record books in a historic 55-second span in the Islanders' overtime comeback over the Canadiens.

Rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer shattered scoring records, netting a historic two-goal performance before Jean-Gabriel Pageau played hero.

The New York Islanders are back in action following the Olympic break and will take on the Montreal Canadiens in their first game back.   Dobson, who was the 12th pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, was sent to Montreal in exchange for Heineman and two 2025 first-round picks,

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game from February 26, 2026 on ESPN.

The Montreal Canadiens will face the New York Islanders tonight, and here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

If the Canadiens want to develop into a winning team, they will need to show more maturity in closing out games they are leading.

Bo Horvat returned from the Winter Olympic Games and rejoined the New York Islanders for the team's morning skate in Montreal on Thursday morning. Horvat is expected to play on Thursday night when the Islanders take on the Montreal Canadiens.

The Montreal Canadiens are interested in trading for a star veteran forward, but a deal could be complicated by another player's stance.

Two teams look to solidify their holds on a playoff spot when the New York Islanders visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in the first game for each following the NHL's pause for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

In their first game back following the three-week Winter Olympics break, the Canadiens gave up a late lead against the New York Islanders en route to a 4-3 overtime loss on Thursday at the Bell Centre.

The Montreal Canadiens (32-17-8) are set to host the New York Islanders (32-21-5), with the puck drop scheduled for 7:00 […]