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Islanders News: Practicing and waiting

One more day till the Islanders are back in action, hosting the Cup champ Carolina Hurricanes and debuting their fisherman hometown remix unis. Meanwhile, we wait and they practice: Elsewhere…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:00 AM
Islanders News: Practicing and waiting
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Islanders are practicing ahead of their matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.
  • Ben Hutton is currently skating on a PTO with the Islanders in hopes of earning a contract.
  • Ryan Pulock, Matias Maccelli, and Cal Ritchie remained absent from Islanders practice.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Islanders are practicing ahead of their upcoming game hosting the Carolina Hurricanes, where they will debut their fisherman hometown remix uniforms. Defenseman Ben Hutton is currently skating on a professional tryout (PTO) with the team in hopes of securing a contract, while Matthew Schaefer continues to take on heavy minutes on defense.

Injuries remain a factor for the Islanders, with Ryan Pulock, Matias Maccelli, and Cal Ritchie remaining absent from practice. Around the NHL, Winnipeg set a league record with a four-goal comeback in the final 2:39 to defeat Montreal, and Cutter Gauthier recorded his second consecutive hat trick.

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