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Islanders Rookies Shine in 5-4 Overtime Win Over Devils

Impressive showings from Victor Eklund, Cole Eiserman, Daniil Prokhorov signal major input for roster decisions ahead of training camp.

Daniil Prokhorov poses after being drafted by the New York Islanders with the 42nd overall pick during rounds 2-7 of the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • The Islanders prospects beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 in overtime in a rookie-camp scrimmage that took place Sept. 13 at RWJ Barnabas Health Hockey House.
  • Cole Eiserman scored twice, including the overtime winner, highlighting his scoring touch and continued progress since being a 2024 first-round pick.
  • Victor Eklund scored a highlight-reel power-play goal and enters training camp viewed as the prospect most likely to earn an NHL roster spot after pro time in Sweden, a late AHL stint and an NHL debut.
  • Daniil Prokhorov scored twice and showed the net-driving play that scouts covet, but coverage reports he is expected to begin the season with the Islanders’ AHL club in Hamilton as he refines his 6-foot-6, 234-pound frame.
  • The scrimmage underscored competing priorities for the organization as training camp opens: which young forwards can help the NHL club now, which need AHL seasoning, and how the Islanders will use a closer Hamilton affiliate to speed development.