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About Russell Macias

Russell Macias is a reporter covering the New York Islanders for National Hockey Now. Before joining NHN, he was an intern with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Wild Things. He is a graduate of Duquesne University, majoring in Sports Media and Information, and a minor in history. He is originally from Levittown, NY.

2024-12-27
The Islanders must buckle up and gear up for a stretch run that will either close this era of the…
2024-12-24
After the Buffalo Sabres (12-19-4) pounced to a 5-0 lead in the second period, they finished off the New York…
2024-12-23
The New York Islanders (13-14-7) welcome in the Buffalo Sabres (11-19-4) on the eve of Christmas Eve in UBS Arena…
2024-12-20
NYI Hockey Now asked players and Roy for one thing they needed to change, and with that one thing, the…
2024-12-19
After a 4-0 drubbing by the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Islanders reconvened for practice on Thursday afternoon.
2024-12-18
The Carolina Hurricanes (20-10-1) manhandled the New York Islanders (12-14-7) in Raleigh on Tuesday night.
2024-12-16
In a season full of missed opportunities and blown chances, this weekend kept the same energy. Here's three takeaways.
2024-12-14
The Boston Bruins claimed Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the Islanders. Pierre Engvall cleared waivers and will likely demoted to…
2024-12-13
The New York Islanders waived Pierre Engvall and Oliver Wahlstrom. Mathew Barzal and Anthony Duclair's returns are imminent.
2024-12-13
The Islanders led 5-1. Somehow, the game became 5-4. The Blackhawks, a team currently 31st in the NHL had the…