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Islanders Shuffle Lineup, Struggle in 4-1 Loss

1/22/2026

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The New York Islanders reshuffled their lineup ahead of the January 21, 2026 game against the Seattle Kraken, moving Kyle MacLean to play with Cal Ritchie and Emil Heineman and scratching Marc Gatcomb.
The Islanders lost 4-1, while Shabanov excelled at five-on-five.
Roy expressed confidence in the new combinations and acknowledged ongoing struggles to find the right mix.

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Story summary

The New York Islanders reshuffled their lineup ahead of the January 21, 2026 game against the Seattle Kraken, moving Kyle MacLean to play with Cal Ritchie and Emil Heineman and scratching Marc Gatcomb.
The Islanders lost 4-1, while Shabanov excelled at five-on-five.
Roy expressed confidence in the new combinations and acknowledged ongoing struggles to find the right mix.