Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Credited with winning goal Friday
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Pageau scored his second goal of the season in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Sabres.
Pageau's second goal of 2024-25 held up as the game-winner after he gave the Islanders a 4-2 lead at the 8:08 mark of the third period. He compiled three shots, two PIM, five blocks, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 21:28 of ice time. The right-shot forward moved up to the top line and first power-play unit in Friday's win due to the absence of Mathew Barzal (upper body). The 31-year-old Pageau has collected two goals, two assists, 20 shots, seven blocks, 26 hits, two PIM and a minus-1 rating through 11 appearances this season.
Pageau notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.
Pageau earned his first power-play point of the year on an Anders Lee tally in the first period. The 31-year-old Pageau has a total of three points, 13 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-2 rating over seven contests. The defensive center continues to play on the third line at even strength, though he'll have a bit more upside as long as he's on the top power-play unit.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Strikes for shorthanded goal
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Pageau scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Utah.
Pageau was able to put the Islanders ahead briefly with a third-period tally on a rebound from a Simon Holmstrom shot. Pageau has scored at least one shorthanded goal in six straight seasons, and he has 21 such tallies in his career. The defensive center's production took a step back with 33 points in 82 regular-season games last year, but with the Islanders looking to produce more offense in 2024-25, a rising tide may lift all ships. Pageau is also a steady source of hits and could feature on the second power-play unit throughout the year.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Good to go Monday
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Pageau (lower body) is expected to suit up for Game 2 against the Hurricanes on Monday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Pageau was banged up and couldn't play in Game 1, but he'll limit that absence to just one game. The veteran forward tallied 11 goals and 33 points while dressing in all 82 games during the regular season. He was held to three points over his final 10 appearances.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Could be back for Game 2
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Pageau (lower body) could be a game-time decision for Game 2 against Carolina on Monday, Sean Roarke of NHL.com reports.
Pageau missed Game 1 after suffering a lower-body injury early in the Islanders' regular-season finale against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The 31-year-old forward had 11 goals and 33 points this season in a middle-six role. If Pageau ultimately can't suit up, Simon Holmstrom would likely remain in the lineup.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Unavailable for Game 1
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Pageau (lower body) won't play in Game 1 against Carolina on Saturday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Pageau will miss at least one contest after getting hurt in the Islanders' regular-season finale against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. He notched 11 goals and 33 points in 82 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. Pageau will be replaced by Simon Holmstrom in Saturday's lineup.
Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, coach Patrick Roy said Pageau (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's playoff opener versus Carolina.
Pageau was injured Wednesday versus the Penguins in the final game of the regular season. He completed the year with 11 goals, 22 assists, 101 shots on net and 196 hits in 82 outings. Should Pageau be unavailable Saturday, expect to see Simon Holmstrom enter the lineup.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Questionable for Game 1
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Pageau's (lower body) status for Game 1 versus Carolina on Saturday is questionable, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Pageau was injured in the first period Wednesday against Pittsburgh and did not return. He finished the regular season with 33 points in 82 games. Should Pageau be unable to go Saturday, look for Simon Holmstrom to enter the lineup on the fourth line.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Exits Wednesday's game
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Pageau (undisclosed) exited Wednesday's game versus the Penguins after sustaining an injury in the first period, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
The Islanders are likely taking a cautious approach with the two-way center in the last game before the postseason. Pageau will wrap up the regular season with 33 points while playing in all 82 games for the first time since 2016-17.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Two points including GWG
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Pageau scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Panthers.
The 31-year-old center jumped on a loose puck and slid it past Anthony Stolarz midway through the second period, giving the Isles their first and only lead of the game. Pageau's last multi-point performance came March 2, and on the season he's produced 10 goals and 30 points in 72 contests. He's also tied his career high with 175 hits, and his 72 blocked shots has him seven back of matching his personal best in that category as well.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Garners assist in win
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Pageau notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.
Pageau set up Noah Dobson's goal 19 seconds into the game. With a goal and three assists over three games in March, it's already been a more productive month for Pageau than February was -- he had just two points over 10 outings last month. The 31-year-old center is up to 26 points, 76 shots on net, 156 hits, 58 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 62 appearances. He should continue to log middle-six minutes as a strong defensive center.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Surfaces with two helpers
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Pageau earned two assists in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.
The helpers are nice and all, but Pageau still has only 24 points through 60 games as a middle-six contributor with a role on the secondary man-advantage unit. It doesn't help that in this campaign, he's averaging only 1.22 shots per game compared to a 1.76 rate between eight years with the Senators and five years running for the Isles. Pageau does have a goal and five assists shorthanded in 2023-24, but it comes at the expense of a single power-play point. All told, Pageau is best viewed as an option in deep leagues.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Deals assist in win
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Pageau recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.
Pageau has three points over his last five games. The center set up Noah Dobson's opening tally in the first period of this one. Pageau remains on the third line with the Islanders' forward group at nearly full health. The 31-year-old has managed 21 points, 63 shots on net, 109 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 51 outings while seeing time in all situations.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Nets lone goal in loss
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Pageau scored a goal and added six hits in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Predators.
Pageau got a piece of a Noah Dobson shot and tipped in the Islanders' lone goal with eight minutes left in the third period. The tally snapped a six-game slump for Pageau since his four-point eruption versus the Capitals on Dec. 29. The center has moved down to the fourth line in recent contests due to the absence of Casey Cizikas (lower body). Pageau has been less effective than usual with five goals, 18 points, 52 shots on net, 87 hits and 43 blocked shots through 42 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Erupts for four points
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Pageau recorded two goals and two assists in Friday's 5-1 victory over Washington.
After opening the scoring in the second period, Pageau picked up three points in the final frame, setting up a pair of Julien Gauthier goals before extending the Islanders' lead to 5-0 with a second tally, doubling his season total. The 31-year-old Pageau had gone eight games without a goal prior to Thursday's contest, recording just three assists in that span. He's up to four goals and 17 points through 35 games in a middle-six role this year.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Overtime hero Saturday night
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Pageau scored the game-winner in overtime in a 3-2 victory over the Kings on Saturday.
He slid a backhand five-hole on Cam Talbot just 13 seconds into the extra period to complete the Islanders' comeback win. It was Pageau's first overtime goal since Nov. 7, 2019, which came as a member of the Senators. Unfortunately, his two goals and 10 points in 26 games this season don't make him much of a fantasy force.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Earns helper versus Sharks
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Pageau picked up a power-play assist in a 5-4 lose to San Jose on Tuesday.
It was the first power-play point of the season for Pageau. After a slow start to the campaign, the veteran center appears to be discovering his offensive game, having notched four points in his last six contests, including his first goal of the year.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Two assists in loss
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Pageau posted two assists and one shot in the Islanders' 7-4 loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday.
Pageau picked up helpers on goals by Simon Holmstrom and Cal Clutterbuck. This performance marked the first points for Pageau this season as he looks to get on track offensively. He should continue to play on the third line and second power-play unit.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Good to go
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Pageau (illness) took part in Monday's intrasquad scrimmage, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.
Pageau had been dealing with an illness prior to getting back on the ice. He notched 13 goals, 40 points and 175 hits in 70 games last season.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Battling illness
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Pageau is day-to-day with an illness, coach Lane Lambert told Andrew Gross of Newsday on Friday.
Pageau missed Friday's practice, but there's no reason to expect he'll miss Opening Night. He scored 13 goals and 40 points in 70 outings last season.
