Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Three helpers against Chicago
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Pageau notched three assists in Thursday's 5-4 win over Chicago.
It's the second three-point performance in the last four games for Pageau, but those are his only points so far in December. The veteran forward is still skating in a top-six role, but he's had trouble making a consistent impact with six goals and 16 points in 29 contests on the season.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Three points in Saturday's win
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Pageau scored a goal and added two assists in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes.
All of the Islanders' scoring came in the second period, with Pageau leading the charge with his best performance of the season. The veteran forward has only one other multi-point effort in 2024-25, a two-assist night against the Oilers on Nov. 12. Pageau has recorded six goals and 13 points in 26 appearances with 56 hits, 47 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and an even plus/minus rating.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Returns to action
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Pageau had two shots and three hits in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Canadiens.
Pageau was back in the lineup, centering the third line, after missing two games due to a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old forward also returned to the second power-play unit, and he rang a post early in the second period with New York up a skater. Pageau, who has gone seven games without a goal, has five tallies, five assists, 43 shots, 51 hits, 17 blocks, two PIM and a minus-2 rating over 24 appearances.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Set to play
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Pageau (lower body) is projected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Canadiens, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Pageau was considered a game-time decision, but he took line rushes both at morning skate and in pregame warmups in a third-line role. He'll return after a two-game absence, though he'll be back on the third line with Simon Holmstrom settling in on the top line.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Out again Saturday
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Pageau (lower body) is unavailable for Saturday's game versus the Sabres, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Pageau will miss a second straight game due to the injury. The 32-year-old's absence will be covered by defenseman Grant Hutton on Saturday, as the Islanders opt to play seven blueliners and 11 forwards. Simon Holmstrom figures to take on a larger role up front in Pageau's absence.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Late scratch versus Washington
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Pageau was a late scratch for Friday's game against Washington because of a lower-body injury, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Pageau took part in the warmups and even skated on the top line with Anders Lee and Bo Horvat, so his absence comes as a surprise. Matt Martin, who was initially projected to be a healthy scratch, is in the lineup. Simon Holmstrom is likely to take Pageau's place on the first line. The 32-year-old Pageau has five goals and 10 points in 23 appearances in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Contributes assist in loss
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Pageau posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.
The helper was Pageau's first point in five games, though the Islanders have scored just nine times in that span. The 32-year-old remains in a top-line role as the team awaits the returns of Anthony Duclair (leg) and Mathew Barzal (upper body). Pageau has produced 10 points, 39 shots on net, 47 hits and a minus-2 rating across 22 appearances and offers some upside as a depth forward in fantasy.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Enjoying top-line life
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Pageau scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Senators.
Pageau has three goals over four contests in November, which corresponds to when he replaced Mathew Barzal (upper body) on the top line. Pageau's 17:12 of ice time Thursday was his lowest total in a game since his promotion. The 31-year-old has four goals, two assists, 29 shots on net, 30 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 14 contests. He's worth a look in fantasy for points, shots and hits as long as he's in the top six, which could be a while since both Barzal and Anthony Duclair (leg) are on long-term injured reserve with absences expected to last into December.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Aids in comeback
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Pageau scored his third goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout victory over the Penguins.
Pageau netted the game-tying goal after being set up by Bo Horvat to tie the score at 3-3 in the final frame. Pageau added five shots, two hits and an even plus-minus rating in 20:45 of ice time. The right-shot forward is currently slotted in on the top line and No. 2 power-play unit, and through 13 games, Pageau has compiled three goals, two assists, 26 shots, 29 hits, seven blocks and a minus-3 rating.
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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.
