New York Islanders Lines & Depth Chart — 2026-27
New York Islanders forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders for the 2026-27 season, ordered by Goals Above Replacement (GAR). Interactive line combinations are available on the live page.
Forwards
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Holmstrom | LW | 2 | — |
| Bo Horvat | C | 2 | — |
| Brayden Schenn | LW | 2 | — |
| Victor Eklund | RW | 2 | — |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 2 | — |
| Calum Ritchie | RW | 2 | — |
| Emil Heineman | RW | 2 | — |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 2 | — |
| Ondrej Palat | LW | 2 | — |
| Kyle Palmieri | RW | 2 | — |
| Anthony Duclair | RW | 2 | — |
| Matias Maccelli | LW | 2 | — |
Defensemen
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schaefer | LD | 2 | — |
| Logan Stanley | D | 2 | — |
| Adam Pelech | LD | 2 | — |
| Alexander Romanov | LD | 2 | — |
| Ryan Pulock | RD | 2 | — |
| Tony DeAngelo | RD | 2 | — |
Goaltenders
| Goalie | GP | SV% | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | 2 | 96.8% | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the New York Islanders lines on this page decided?
The depth chart is ordered by Goals Above Replacement within each position group, not by a coach's announced lines. It reflects who played and how well, so it can differ from the projected lines published before a game. Real line combinations, measured from who was on the ice together, are on the Team Impact page.
Who is the New York Islanders starting goaltender?
1 goaltenders dressed for the New York Islanders in 2026-27; the depth chart lists them in order of value, with goals saved above expected (GSAx) rather than raw save percentage.