Zajac has yet to dress for any of the playoff games versus the Penguins.
Zajac was acquired along with Kyle Palmieri at the trade deadline, but he was always considered a spare part, as the Islanders are already deep down the middle with Mathew Barzal, Brock Nelson, Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Casey Cizikas. Coach Barry Trotz tried to insert Zajac at wing on several lines, but when that didn't work, there really wasn't a spot for him in a healthy Islanders lineup. As a result, Zajac continues to be insurance for the Islanders.