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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Fills empty cage
Mathew Barzal scored an empty-net goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.Barzal picked up his first point in three games since he returned from a long-term upper-body injury. The 27-year-old has been back at center since his return rather than playing on the wing, and it appears his offense is taking some time to come around without Bo Horvat to prop him up. Barzal has six points, 34 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 13 appearances this season. He's talented, so fantasy manager might want to buy low on him in hopes a lineup shuffle gets him back in a more prominent spot.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Removed from LTIR
Mathew Barzal (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.Barzal will presumably return to the lineup against Chicago on Sunday after missing the last 21 games. He has generated two goals, three assists and 23 shots on net through 10 appearances this season. Barzal will likely slot back in on the top line and first power-play unit versus the Blackhawks.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Slated to be game-time call
Mathew Barzal (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Chicago, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.Barzal will likely return from a 21-game absence against the Blackhawks on Sunday. He has registered two goals, three assists and 23 shots on net through 10 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Still no timetable for return
Per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com, Mathew Barzal (upper body) is skating and considered day-to-day, but there is still no timetable for his return, coach Patrick Roy said Thursday.Barzal has been out of action since Oct. 30 in Columbus and has missed 20 games to date. He was given a 4-6 week recovery time frame, but he has already surpassed the six-week mark with no time for a return in site. Barzal has two goals and five points in 10 games this season, after striking for 80 points in 80 regular-season games in 2023-24.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Resumes skating
Mathew Barzal (upper body) is skating on his own, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Monday.Barzal has missed the past 19 games after sustaining an injury in a 2-0 loss to Columbus on Oct. 30. The right-shot forward was given a 4-6 week timeline Nov. 2, so he should be nearing a return so long as he hasn't endured any setbacks in his recovery. Once healthy, Barzal will immediately slot in on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit. Barzal's return should provide an instant boost to Bo Horvat, who has struggled without the 27-year-old playmaker.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Moves to LTIR, out 4-6 weeks
Mathew Barzal (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday, and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.Barzal has registered two goals, three assists, nine blocked shots, nine hits and 23 shots on net through 10 appearances this season. With Barzal unavailable for Friday's 4-3 win over Buffalo, Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau joined Bo Horvat on the top line.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Placed on injured reserve
Mathew Barzal (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, according to the NHL media site.Barzal is off to a slow start, scoring twice and adding three assists in 10 games this campaign. He had the second-best showing of his NHL career in 2023-24, providing 23 goals and 57 assists in 80 regular-season appearances. Barzal met with the New York Islanders' medical staff Friday, and he will miss at least a week of action following his placement on injured reserve.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Dealing with upper-body injury
The New York Islanders announced Friday that Mathew Barzal is dealing with an upper-body injury and has returned to Long Island to be evaluated by team doctors.It's not yet clear how much time Barzal is expected to miss, and a timetable for his return won't be provided until he visits with the team's medical staff. However, he'll at least be sidelined for Friday's game against the Sabres, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Sunday's matchup against the Rangers. Over his last five appearances, the 27-year-old has tallied a goal, an assist and a minus-4 rating while averaging 20:50 of ice time.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Nets lone goal in loss
Mathew Barzal scored a power-play goal on five shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.Barzal broke up Lukas Dostal's shutout bid at 5:31 of the third period, but that was the only one of 41 shots for the New York Islanders to find twine. Head coach Patrick Roy had the lines in a blender all game -- his team's offense has produced one goal or less in four of nine contests now, though they've also scored four or more on four occasions. Barzal is off to a mediocre start with five points, 21 shots on net, nine blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-2 rating, and three of his points have come with the man advantage.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Sets up overtime winner
Mathew Barzal registered an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.Barzal found Bo Horvat for the game-winning goal in overtime. The 27-year-old Barzal is up to four points, 16 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through seven contests. His spot on the top line is secure, and his offense should more or less mirror the New York Islanders' overall production -- they've been inconsistent as a team with three shutout losses so far, which partially explains Barzal's somewhat limited offense.
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