Ondrej Palat shows he’s got plenty to give Islanders — even without scoring

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Sears, E. (2026, October 18). Ondrej Palat shows he’s got plenty to give Islanders — even without scoring. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/ondrej-palat-shows-hes-got-more-to-give-islanders-even-without-recording-a-point/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-18 · by Ethan Sears

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Ondrej Palat played arguably his best game as an Islander in their recent 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs, despite not scoring any points. In 13:01 of ice time, Palat contributed significantly to the Islanders out-attempting Toronto by a margin of 19-1 according to Natural Stat Trick’s count. Coach Pete DeBoer praised Palat for his engagement and readiness since training camp, suggesting he may need more playing time due to potential injuries to other players. While Palat is currently on the fourth line, his two-way play and forechecking make him a valuable asset to the team.
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Story summary

On October 18, 2026, Bo Horvat led the New York Islanders to a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Horvat contributed crucially throughout the game and added an empty-net goal late in the match. The Islanders' other goals were scored by Ondrej Palat, Calum Ritchie, and Matias Maccelli (before leaving with an injury), showcasing strong team effort.

Despite a solid performance, the Maple Leafs struggled with defensive issues leading to three goals against Sergei Bobrovsky, who wasn't at fault for any of them. Toronto's record fell to 3-4-2 after dropping four out of their last five games, prompting concern among fans and players alike.

The Islanders' win was particularly significant as they played without several key forwards due to injuries: Alexander Romanov (torn ACL), Mat Barzal (kneecap issues), Calum Ritchie, and Matias Maccelli. Despite this, the team maintained their lead throughout the game, securing three of four available points on a two-game trip through Ontario.

Ondrej Palat's contributions were notable despite not scoring; he played a crucial role in the Islanders' defensive and offensive transitions, out-attempting Toronto by an 19-1 margin over his ice time. The Islanders’ performance highlighted their resilience and depth, even with injuries impacting their roster significantly.

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🔮 Mitchell Chaffee does too, and could play as a grinder in the bottom six, but is unlikely to fill an offensive hole.
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🔮 Things worked out pretty well with Johnston and Harley, and the safe bet is that they will with Ritchie too.
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Islander Islanders Long Island a New Jersey Devil the Maple Leafs

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Islanders ORG · 6× Palat PERSON · 5× Palmieri PERSON · 2× Islander ORG · 1× Long Island GPE · 1× Natural Stat Trick’s ORG · 1× Ondrej Palat PERSON · 1× Toronto GPE · 1× a New Jersey Devil ORG · 1× the Maple Leafs ORG · 1×

Narrative

Palmieri, who was rehabbing an injury when Palat was dealt to the Islanders last season, noticed at the start of camp that he was in “great shape” — something Palat has credited to changes in his offseason routine, while declining to get into specifics.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-18
🔮 And it was understandable to assume, at age 35, that this season wouldn’t be much different for a player who had taken a step back during his tenure as a New Jersey Devil.
2026-10-18 · New York Post
Ondrej Palat shows he’s got plenty to give Islanders — even without scoring · assertive framing

Claims (23 extracted, 1 hedged)

It’s not breaking news that Ondrej Palat struggled when he got to Long Island last season. asserted
he → ’ → Island
And it was understandable to assume, at age 35, that this season wouldn’t be much different for a player who had taken a step back during his tenure as a New Jersey Devil. asserted
who → assume → Devil
The Islanders’ win Saturday night over the Maple Leafs, though, was the latest and most emphatic piece of evidence that no such thing is happening. asserted
thing → happen → evidence
Palat had arguably his best game as an Islander in the 4-1 victory, despite not making it onto the scoresheet. asserted
Palat → have → scoresheet
He won battles and played nearly perfectly on breakouts and in his own end. asserted
He → win → end
In his 13:01 of ice time, the Islanders out-attempted Toronto by an absurd 19-1 margin, per Natural Stat Trick’s count. asserted
Islanders → attempt → count
“He’s been great all year,” coach Pete DeBoer said. asserted
DeBoer → say → ?
“I think he’s come back with something to prove. asserted
he → think → something
I think from training camp, he’s been engaged and ready. asserted
he → think → camp
He wants more. asserted
He → want → more
If anything it’s on me to give him a little bit more than what he’s even got so far. asserted
he → ’ → what
Of course, the opportunity for more minutes may become something like a necessity. uncertain
opportunity → become → necessity
Palat has been on the Islanders fourth line for six of eight games, but would be an obvious candidate to move up in the lineup should Calum Ritchie or Matias Maccelli miss time with lower-body injuries sustained Saturday night. asserted
Ritchie → move → injuries
While he’s unlikely to fill the Islanders’ scoring gaps, Palat’s two-way play and forechecking make him a positive force. asserted
him → ’ → gaps
“We all knew he had game left in him,” Kyle Palmieri told The Post. asserted
Palmieri → know → Post
“I think he just came into camp with a clear mind and was ready to go. asserted
he → think → mind
It’s awesome to see.” asserted
It → ’ → ?
Palmieri, who was rehabbing an injury when Palat was dealt to the Islanders last season, noticed at the start of camp that he was in “great shape” — something Palat has credited to changes in his offseason routine, while declining to get into specifics. asserted
Palat → rehabbe → specifics
“I know what kind of an impact play he can make. asserted
he → know → play
I watched firsthand what he was like in Tampa. asserted
he → watch → Tampa
I thought he’s a guy you always see on the ice, you always notice,” Palmieri said. asserted
Palmieri → think → ice
“I think the impact he’s making this year is a really positive thing for our group. asserted
he → think → group
Hopefully he continues to be that.” asserted
he → continue → ?
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