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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Assist in return from injury
Duclai picked up an assist Saturday in a 6-3 win over Toronto.After missing 28 games because of a lower-body injury, Anthony Duclair slipped into the top six beside Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri in Saturday's game. It may take some time for the trio to develop chemistry after such a long absence, but Duclair is a finisher who should complement several playmakers on the New York Islanders. He has four points and eight shots through six appearances this season.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Off long-term injured reserve
Anthony Duclair (lower body) was activated off long-term injured reserve Friday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.Duclair was originally considered a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against Toronto, but this move seems to suggest that he'll be available for the matchup. The 29-year-old has two goals and three points over five outings in 2024-25. Duclair is projected to serve on the second line alongside Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri in his return.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Game-time decision for Saturday
Anthony Duclair (lower body) will be a game-time decision when the New York Islanders square off with the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.Duclair has been out of action since Oct. 19 against the Canadiens, a stretch of 28 games on the shelf due to his lower-body injury. In addition to resuming a top-six role, the 29-year-old winger should see minutes with the man advantage -- a role he's filled in each of his previous stops. Prior to his absence, Duclair had registered two goals and one assist over five contests.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Not quite ready to return
Anthony Duclair (lower body) has been medically cleared but won't play Tuesday against Carolina, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.Duclair will miss his 28th straight game. However, he is very close to being available to return. Duclair will occupy a top-six role in the lineup once he feels ready to play. He has two goals, one assist and eight shots on net through five outings this season.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Doubtful Sunday
Per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com, Anthony Duclair (lower body) is unlikely to play Sunday in Chicago, according to coach Patrick Roy.Roy stated Saturday that it's more likely that Duclair will return in Carolina on Tuesday. Duclair was injured against Montreal on Oct. 19, and Sunday's tilt will be the 27th game in a row that Duclair will sit out. Duclair was off to a good start with a pair of goals and an assist in five appearances before his injury.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Deemed day-to-day
Anthony Duclair (lower body) was labeled day-to-day by head coach Patrick Roy on Thursday but remains without a timeline to return to action, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.Duclair took the ice in a regular jersey during Thursday's game-day skate and would seem to be trending in the right direction. The 29-year-old winger has been on the shelf since Oct. 19 versus the Canadiens, a stretch of 25 games on the shelf due to his lower-body issue. Whenever Duclair is cleared to play, he should immediately jump back into a top-six role which could see Jean-Gabriel Pageau relegated back to a third-line assignment.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Skating in non-contact sweater
Anthony Duclair (lower body) took the ice Tuesday sporting a non-contact jersey, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.Duclair is certainly trending in the right direction as he continues to work his way back from a long-term injury. Based on his original timeline, there is a chance the winger will be ready to play before the Christmas break -- though the Isles might find it more beneficial to hold him out until their Dec. 28 matchup with the Penguins. When he does return, Duclair should jump right back into the mix for a spot on the first line in addition to the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Skating on his own
Anthony Duclair (leg) has begun skating on his own, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reported Friday.Duclair suffered a leg injury Oct. 19 against the Canadiens and was given a 4-6 week timeframe for his return. Saturday will mark the six-week mark and Duclair has yet to resume practicing with the New York Islanders. Duclair had a pair of goals and an assist in five NHL games before his injury.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Placed on long-term injured reserve
Anthony Duclair (leg) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, retroactive to Oct. 19.Duclair's recovery was set for 4-6 weeks by the New York Islanders on Thursday, so moving to LTIR won't impact his timetable. The 29-year-old winger has two goals and an assist in five games this season. Look for a late November or early December return to the lineup for Duclair.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Set to miss 4-6 weeks
Anthony Duclair (leg) will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks, the New York Islanders announced Thursday.Duclair was already expected to be out long-term but the team has now given a more concrete recovery timeline for the winger. At this point, the 29-year-old Quebec native could be close to returning to action come early December. Prior to getting hurt, Duclair was putting together a decent start to the year with two goals and one assist in his first five appearances. Simon Holmstrom is getting the first crack at a top-six role with Duclair on the shelf.