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NY Islanders EDGE stats spotlight Horvat, Lee, Pulock and Sorokin for 2025-26

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The New York Islanders enter the 2025–26 season in a new era under GM Mathieu Darche and head coach Patrick Roy. Along with fresh leadership comes new ways of looking at performance, and NHL EDGE stats provide Islanders fans with a deeper appreciation of what their core players bring.

Bo Horvat is proving that he’s not just a reliable center but an absolute force on the ice. Ranking in the 96th–98th percentile for top burst speeds and skating distance, Horvat shows he has the motor to drive plays throughout the season. His shooting volume ranks among the best at his position, and when paired with Mathew Barzal’s creativity, Horvat becomes the steady, powerful center who can drive the play for 20+ minutes a night. For fans still debating his long-term deal, these numbers reinforce why he’s so vital to the Islanders’ future.

Then there’s Ryan Pulock, who continues to live up to his reputation as having one of the hardest shots in hockey. His 101.34 mph rocket ranked seventh in the league, and he’s leading all defensemen in 100+ mph attempts. Why doesn't Pulock unleash that slap shot more? Especially on the power play? Well, that's something the advanced stats can't tell you.

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Anders Lee may not fly under the radar for Islanders fans, but EDGE stats show just how dominant he is around the crease. Lee led the entire NHL in high-danger shots on goal (131), consistently putting himself in scoring positions. His net-front presence continues to be one of the most important aspects of the Islanders’ offense.

The Islanders’ identity still starts in goal, and Ilya Sorokin is the proof. According to EDGE, Sorokin faced the third-highest danger shots in the NHL and still ranked among the league leaders in both saves and save percentage in those situations. Sorokin’s reflexes, calm positioning, and athleticism give the Isles a chance every night, even when the offense goes quiet (which it tends to do). The islanders will likely go as far as Sorokin can take them.