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NY Islanders’ new-look fourth line dominates and might be here to stay

Has the Islanders fourth line found a new identity?

Nov 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Islanders center Calum Ritchie (64) skates with the puck defended by Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

If the New York Islanders were looking for an identity line to power their remarkable 6-1-0 road trip, they may have found an answer in the unexpected trio of Casey Cizikas, Cal Ritchie, and Max Shabanov.