2021–22 New York Islanders season
The 2021–22 New York Islanders season was the 50th season in the franchise's history. It is their first season in UBS Arena. Before the season, the Islanders lost Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. On April 17, 2022, the Islanders were eliminated from playoff contention following a 4–2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Schedule and results. Preseason. The preseason schedule was published on August 16, 2021. The Islanders' game against the New Jersey Devils on October 7, 2021, was cancelled due to a power outage at Prudential  Center in Newark, New Jersey. Regular season. The regular season schedule was published on July 22, 2021, with only about a handful of games scheduled in February because NHL players were planning to participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics. However, on December 22 , the NHL announced that its players would not participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Transactions. The Islanders have been involved in the following transactions during the 2021–22 season. Draft picks. Below are the New York Islanders' selections at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on July 23 and 24 , 2021, in a remote format, with teams convening via videoconferencing, and Commissioner Gary Bettman announcing selections from the NHL Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. Notes: