Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Not quite ready to return
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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
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Per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com, 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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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 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
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Duclair (leg) will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks, the 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.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Suffers long-term injury
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Duclair (leg) is dealing with a long-term injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Monday.
Duclair requires more testing to determine an exact timetable for his return. The Islanders expect to know more about the 29-year-old forward's status Tuesday. Duclair had two goals, one assist, eight shots on net and two hits in five outings before getting injured in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Montreal. Anders Lee may replace Duclair on the top line, while Simon Holmstrom could receive additional power-play time.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Exits contest with leg injury
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Duclair sustained an apparent leg injury in Saturday's game versus the Canadiens, and there was no update on his status from head coach Patrick Roy after the game, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Duclair suffered the injury in the third period and was unable to return to the game. He didn't put any weight on his right leg while receiving assistance to get off the ice. The 29-year-old winger has earned three points through five appearances in a top-line role with the Islanders, so his absence would be a significant one if he's forced to miss time. The Islanders' next clash is Tuesday versus the Red Wings.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Scores third-period goal
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Duclair scored a goal on three shots while posting a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.
Duclair has found the back of the net in two of his first three games with the Isles, and while it's early in the season, he's certainly making his presence felt as a top-six forward after signing a four-year contract with the team in the offseason. He's up to three points in his first three games of the campaign, and he'll likely continue staking on the first line alongside Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal, which should give him plenty of opportunities to keep producing.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Solid effort in debut
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Duclair scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Utah.
Duclair was able to get on the scoresheet twice in his first game with his new club, but it wasn't enough to propel the Isles to victory. The Quebec native has been a journeyman throughout his NHL career, but he looks to have found some stability after securing a four-year contract with the Islanders in July. Duclair's career-high mark in points (58) came with Florida during the 2021-22 campaign, and that number could be within reach playing on the top line with Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat. Duclair and the Islanders will look to rebound against Dallas on Saturday.
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Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Notches three points Friday
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Duclair recorded one goal, four shots and two assists in Friday's 5-2 preseason win over the Rangers.
Duclair closed out the scoring in the final stages of the third period, but he also had a hand in the Isles' third and fourth goals by setting up Maxim Tsyplakov's power-play marker and Mathew Barzal's strike. Duclair signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Islanders in free agency, so he figures to play a prominent role offensively as a top-six forward.
Islanders' Anthony Duclair: Secures four-year contract
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Duclair agreed to terms on a four-year, $14 million contract with the Islanders on Monday.
Duclair split the 2023-24 campaign between the Sharks and the Lightning, logging 73 regular-season games in which he garnered 24 goals and 18 assists, including 12 power-play points. Looking ahead to the upcoming season, Duclair is far from a lock to secure top-six minutes, though he should at least have a role with the No. 2 power play. If he can break into the top six and sneak onto the top power-play unit, Duclair could push for the 30-goal threshold.
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Lightning's Anthony Duclair: Fourth 40-point season of career
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Duclair scored a goal in a 4-2 loss to Washington on Saturday.
Duclair got back on the scoresheet after missing one game with an illness. He was in the right spot at the right time when Brayden Point redirected a shot that deflected off the winger and past Charlie Lindgren. Duclair has seven goals and six assists in 15 games as a member of the Lightning. He has 23 tallies and 17 helpers in 71 games between Tampa and San Jose this campaign. This marks the fourth time in his career that he has reached the 40-point plateau in a season.
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Lightning's Anthony Duclair: Ready to rock
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Duclair (illness) will be in the lineup Saturday against Washington, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.
Duclair will be back on the top line following a one-game absence. He has racked up six goals, six assists, 26 shots on net and 13 hits in 14 games with the Lightning since being acquired from San Jose on March 7. Duclair will replace Tyler Motte (lower body) in Saturday's lineup.
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Lightning's Anthony Duclair: Out with illness
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Duclair (illness) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Ottawa, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Conor Sheary is expected to replace Duclair in the lineup against the Senators. Duclair will be reevaluated ahead of Saturday's matchup with Washington.
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Lightning's Anthony Duclair: Continues to shine
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Duclair picked up a goal on one shot in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.
The Ducks were up 1-0 halfway through the game until Duclair broke the goose egg for the Lightning and put a wrist shot into the back of the net for his 21st of the season. He also added two hits and two blocked shots in 16:17 of ice time. Duclair has been on fire of late. The 28-year winger is on a nine-game point streak, scoring eight goals and adding six assists over that span. If Duclair is on the waiver wire, fantasy managers may want to consider picking him up for the playoffs.
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Lightning's Anthony Duclair: Nabs helper in overtime loss
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Duclair logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.
Duclair helped out on the first of Steven Stamkos' two goals in the contest. Over his last 10 appearances, Duclair has nine goals and seven assists, including four of each through six games with the Lightning. For the season, the winger is up to 35 points, 113 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 62 appearances between the Lightning and the Sharks.
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Lightning's Anthony Duclair: One of each against former team
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Duclair scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
Duclair reached the 20-goal mark for the year with his third-period tally. He also assisted on the second of Brayden Point's two goals in the game for a two-point effort against his former team. Duclair is up to 34 points, 111 shots on net, 30 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 61 appearances between the Lightning and the Sharks this season. The 28-year-old winger's top-line role alongside Point and Nikita Kucherov has launched him firmly into the echelon of strong fantasy options.
