The NHL released a video compilation featuring every goal scored during the 2025-26 season by players on the New York Islanders' 2026-27 roster [1].
The highlights serve as a performance benchmark for the team as it prepares for the upcoming season. By isolating the scoring output of returning players, the league provides a visual representation of the offensive continuity the Islanders carry into their new campaign.
The compilation focuses on goals scored between October 2025 and April 2026 [1]. These highlights include contributions from 32 players who make up the roster preview for the 2026-27 season [2]. The video, hosted on the official NHL YouTube channel, aggregates goals scored across various NHL arenas throughout the previous year.
League officials said the video was intended to generate fan excitement and demonstrate the specific skill sets currently available to the Islanders' coaching staff. The curated list of goals excludes any players who were on the roster during the 2025-26 season but are no longer with the team for the 2026-27 cycle [1].
"See what the New York Islanders’ current roster is bringing into the 2026-27 NHL season," the NHL said in the video description [3].
This approach to season previews allows the organization to highlight the strengths of its core group. By showcasing the total goal output of the 32 players [2], the team can signal its offensive expectations and identify key scorers who remained consistent throughout the previous year's play.
“The highlights serve as a performance benchmark for the team as it prepares for the upcoming season.”
This strategic release of highlights emphasizes roster stability and offensive identity. By filtering last year's success through the lens of the current roster, the NHL and the Islanders are framing the 2026-27 season around the proven scoring capabilities of their returning players rather than theoretical potential.
