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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Scores in loss
Casey Cizikas scored a goal in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.Cizikas got his first goal of 2024-25 at the 4:38 mark of the second period after Igor Shesterkin misplayed a long shot by Pierre Engvall. The 33-year-old Cizikas has two points through 12 outings this season. He won't produce much offensively but adds a physical presence as the New York Islanders' third-line center.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Gets on scoresheet with helper
Casey Cizikas posted an assist and four hits in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers.Cizikas is a bottom-six mainstay for the New York Islanders, but that hadn't come with much offense prior to Saturday. The 33-year-old got on the scoresheet following a move to the wing on the third line. The natural center has added five shots on net, 19 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through eight appearances. Cizikas is more valuable on the ice than in fantasy, though he can chip in above-average production for a forward in hits and blocks most of the time.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Registers assist
Casey Cizikas logged an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to Carolina.Cizikas redirected a pass off the wall to Mathew Barzal, who then found Bo Horvat for a one-timer in the slot late in the first period to put the New York Islanders up 2-0. The 33-year-old Cizikas recorded 15:47 of ice time and had two hits and one blocked shot Monday. He'll likely continue to skate on the first line with Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat during Thursday's Game 3.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Scores in OT win
Casey Cizikas scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory over the Canadiens.Cizikas tied the game 2-2 midway through the third period, beating Sam Montembeault to the far post on a wrap-around. It's Cizikas' first goal since March 10 -- he had five assists in his previous 15 contests, though he's seen time on the New York Islanders' top line with Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal of late. Overall, the 33-year-old veteran has nine goals, 22 points and 131 hits through 67 games this season.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Two helpers in Thursday's win
Casey Cizikas notched two assists in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.The 33-year-old helped set up a Ryan Pulock tally in the first period and a Mathew Barzal goal in the second. Cizikas hadn't had a multi-point performance since Feb. 29, and on the season the checking-line forward has only eight goals and 19 points through 60 games.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Opens scoring Sunday
Casey Cizikas scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.Cizikas opened the scoring at 5:11 of the first period. The center snapped a three-game slump with the tally. He's up to eight goals, 16 points, 55 shots on net, 102 hits, 52 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 51 contests overall in a bottom-six role.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Warming up Saturday
Casey Cizikas (hand) is set to play Saturday versus Tampa Bay, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.Cizikas was ruled a game-time decision after missing Thursday's contest with a hand injury, though it appears the veteran center will suit up in his regular fourth-line role. The 32-year-old Cizikas has six goals and 12 points in 44 games this season.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Game-time decision Saturday
Casey Cizikas (hand) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Tampa Bay, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.Cizikas will partake in the pregame warmup, per coach Patrick Roy, before a decision is made on his status. Cizikas sat out Thursday's 4-0 loss to St. Louis after being injured Tuesday versus Pittsburgh. He has six goals, six assists and 97 hits in 44 games this season. Should Cizikas return to the lineup, Kyle MacLean could be a healthy scratch versus the Lightning.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Out Thursday
Casey Cizikas (hand) isn't available for Thursday's game in St. Louis. He'll be evaluated after the New York Islanders return to New York, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.Cizikas was injured when he took a shot off his hand during Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over Pittsburgh. After Thursday's contest, the Islanders will return home to host the Lightning on Saturday. In the meantime, Kyle MacLean, who was summoned from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, is projected to draw into the lineup with Cizikas unavailable.
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Islanders' Casey Cizikas: Leaves Tuesday's game
Casey Cizikas blocked a shot with his hand in Tuesday's game versus the Penguins, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.Cizikas went to the locker room a couple of times Tuesday, but the hand issue is of the most concern. It's unclear if he'll be able to play Thursday versus the Blues. With Hudson Fasching (illness) also questionable, the New York Islanders may need to call up a forward or play with seven defensemen.