Barzal and Pelech return to Islanders lineup for 5-3 loss to Blackhawks
Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech have returned to the lineup for the New York Islanders after being sidelined by upper-body injuries6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Will return Sunday Pelech (jaw) is expected to play Sunday against Chicago, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Impact Pelech has missed the Islanders' last 20 games after suffering a broken jaw in early November. The 30-year-old blueliner had four assists and a minus-3 rating in 11 games this season.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Considered day-to-day Head coach Patrick Roy said Thursday that Pelech (jaw) is considered day-to-day but doesn't yet have a timetable to return, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Impact Pelech resumed skating in a non-contact sweater last Thursday, but he was wearing a regular jersey during Thursday's morning skate. While he'll remain sidelined for Thursday's home game against the Blackhawks, he's been trending in the right direction recently and appears to be closing in on a return to game action.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Skating in non-contact jersey Pelech (jaw) took the ice for the first time Thursday while wearing a non-contact sweater, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Impact Pelech looks to be making strides in his recovery but won't be available to return to the lineup until he is cleared for contact. At that point, fantasy players can probably start considering him day-to-day. In the meantime, Isaiah George should continue to see big minutes for the Isle playing alongside Noah Dobson.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Horvat and Sorokin rally Islanders to 4-3 shootout win against Penguins
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3NOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Islanders place F Mathew Barzal on long-term IR, D Adam Pelech on IR The New York Islanders placed forward Mathew Barzal on long-term injured reserve and defenseman Adam Pelech on IR Saturday due to their resp...
NOVEMBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lands on IR Pelech (face) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact After taking a puck to the face Friday against Buffalo, Pelech will now miss at least the Islanders' next three games. The 30-year-old blueliner has four assists and a minus-3 rating through 11 contests this year. Dennis Cholowski figures to rejoin the lineup in Pelech's absence.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Takes puck to face Pelech didn't return to Friday's game against the Sabres after taking a puck to the face in the second period, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.
Impact There was no update on Pelech's status after the contest, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game against the Rangers. With Mike Reilly (upper body) also exiting Friday's contest, the Islanders may need to call up a defenseman if neither injured blueliner is able to suit up.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Produces assist Pelech logged an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.
Impact Pelech is up to four helpers through seven contests, a surprisingly fruitful start to the year for the shutdown blueliner. He's added 11 shots on net, 14 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. Pelech typically plays in a second-pairing role, but he doesn't have a clear path to power-play time, so it's unlikely he's able to continue producing a point roughly every other game.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Generates helper in win Pelech notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Pelech's first point of the year was a secondary helper on Brock Nelson's game-winning goal in the second period. Through three games, Pelech has added five shots on net, five hits and two blocked shots. The 30-year-old defenseman is seeing top-four minutes for the Islanders, but he has minimal power-play time. He's topped the 20-point mark in two of the previous three campaigns and can chip in 100-plus blocks, giving him some fantasy value in deep formats.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs two assists Pelech notched a pair of assists in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal.
Impact Pelelch set up Pierre Engvall in the second period before adding a second helper on Casey Cizikas' game-tying marker in the third. The 29-year-old Pelech had gone six games without a point prior to Thursday while logging just two assists in his last 16 contests. The blueliner is up to 16 points (one goal, 15 assists) through 55 games this season.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up helper in win Pelech notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.
Impact Pelech has four helpers and a plus-6 rating over his last four games. The defenseman stayed warm by helping out on a Kyle MacLean tally in the second period. Pelech is up to 12 points, 44 shots on net, 67 blocked shots, 39 hits and a plus-1 rating through 38 outings this season. He should continue to see top-four minutes as a steady defensive presence with modest offensive upside.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Pockets two assists Pelech recorded two assists and one hit in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
Impact With 23:43 of ice time, Pelech played the second most minutes for the Islanders and provided two assists to help the Islanders win their fourth consecutive game. In his past eight games, the 29-year old first pairing defenseman has one goal, five assists, 16 blocked shots, 10 shots on goal and 10 hits. Pelech is limited in his point production - he only has 11 points in 37 games played - but is a solid option for leagues that value blocked shots.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Two points including OT winner Pelech scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Penguins.
Impact The veteran blueliner delivered only the second GWG of his career, cruising into the Pittsburgh end and ripping a shot blocker side past Alex Nedeljkovic. It was Pelech's first goal of 2023-24 and his second multi-point performance of the season, with the other coming Nov. 22 against the Flyers. He has just eight points in 31 games, but five of those points have come in his last eight contests.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Pelech nets game-winner in OT as Isles clip Penguins Adam Pelech scored his first goal of the season with a snap shot from the slot 57 seconds into overtime to give the visiting New York Island...
FEBRUARY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Adam Pelech's overtime goal lifts Islanders past skidding Penguins 5-4 Adam Pelech beat Alex Nedeljkovic 57 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders past the skidding Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4
FEBRUARY 21 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Nabs helper Pelech notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.
Impact Pelech helped out on Bo Horvat's insurance marker in the second period. All five of Pelech's points this season are assists, and two of them have come over his last four outings. The 29-year-old defenseman has added 29 shots on net, 24 hits, 46 blocked shots, 17 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 27 outings. His lack of offense likely keeps him off the radar in most fantasy formats.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Monday Pelech (upper body) is expected to suit up Monday against Toronto, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Impact Pelech has been held to just four assists through 25 games this season. He missed the Islanders' last game before the All-Star break but will limit that absence to just one game.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call Monday Pelech (upper body) will be a game-time decision against the Leafs on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Impact Pelech looks poised to return versus Toronto after practicing with the team but coach Patrick Roy wouldn't go so far as to confirm the blueliner was ready to suit up. Injuries have limited the 29-year-old Pelech to a mere 25 outings this season in which he recorded four points, 19 hits and 42 blocks. At this point, Pelech will be hard-pressed to reach the 20-point threshold, a mark he hit in each of the previous two seasons.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Pelech (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Panthers, Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Impact Pelech suffered the injury late in Thursday's loss to Montreal, and it'll ultimately keep him sidelined Saturday when the Islanders host the Panthers. Pelech, who is day-to-day per Gross, has four assists in 25 games this season. Samuel Bolduc will likely slot into the lineup in his absence.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher gets five-game supsension for elbowing Adam Pelech's head Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher was suspended five games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam...
JANUARY 26 • KANSASCITY.COM
Canadiens' Gallagher suspended 5 games for an illegal check to the head of Islanders' Adam Pelech
Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has been suspended five games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam PelechJANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sustains upper-body injury Pelech suffered an upper-body injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Canadiens, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Andrew Gross of Newsday r...
Impact Pelech's injury came after a blatant elbow to the head from Brendan Gallagher. Given Pelech's history of concussions, the Islanders figure to be very cautious with his recovery, especially with the bye week and All-Star break coming soon. It's unclear if he'll play Saturday versus the Panthers.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from LTIR Pelech (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact In a corresponding move, Semyon Varlamov (lower body) was put on injured reserve. Pelech appears to be ready to return from a 20-game absence Tuesday versus Vancouver. He has three assists, 17 PIM, 16 shots on goal, 28 blocked shots and 15 hits across 16 appearances this season. Pelech is projected to replace Samuel Bolduc in the lineup.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Not close to returning Pelech (upper body) will be eligible to be activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, but according to coach Lane Lambert, "it's still going to be a while" until the defense...
Impact Pelech had only collected three helpers through 16 games before suffering the upper-body injury, so fantasy managers shouldn't feel compelled to track his status. Once activated, the 29-year-old blueliner will likely slot into a top-four role for the Islanders.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
