# Islanders’ Kyle MacLean draws praise for ‘physicality’ after hit ignites firestorm

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/islanders-kyle-maclean-draws-praise-for-physicality-after-hit-ignites-firestorm/
- Published: 2026-11-11T05:16:36+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/islanders-kyle-maclean-draws-praise-for-physicality/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- MacLean’s legal hit on Stenberg set off a heated game.
- He and Chaffee fought Sharks players after the hit.
- Three injured Islanders practised; Marchment was fined $5,000.

## Summary

Kyle MacLean’s hard but legal hit on Ivar Stenberg sparked a heated response during the Islanders’ 3-2 loss to San Jose, followed by fights involving MacLean and another Islanders player. Coach Pete DeBoer praised MacLean and Mitchell Chaffee for bringing physical energy, highlighting a role they may need as the team manages its returning forwards.

MacLean had a blackened eye and stitches after his fight with Ty Dellandrea. Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock and Matias Maccelli all took part in full-contact practice, though DeBoer said the Islanders would assess them before deciding whether they are ready to return. Sharks winger Mason Marchment was fined $5,000 for roughing Victor Eklund.

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