MATHEW BARZAL NEWS

Questionable to return this season Barzal (kneecap) is not guaranteed to be back before the end of the regular season, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Barzal's injury and subsequent recovery from a minor procedure is taking longer than initially expected -- he was designated to return in the second half of March. The Islanders are on the fringe for a playoff spot, and they won't rush the 27-year-old back, so he'll only play again this season if he is 100 percent healthy. Fantasy managers in shallow formats can likely let Barzal go at this point, since the long layoff is likely to negatively impact his performance even if he can get back in action.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to LTIR Barzal (kneecap) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Wednesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact This is simply a procedural move for the Islanders, as they needed to free up cap space to activate Noah Dobson (lower body) from long-term injured reserve. It doesn't impact Barzal's timeline -- he's still expected to be out until mid-to-late March after undergoing a minor procedure on his kneecap. He has already missed six games and will be out well past the requisite totals of 10 contests and 24 days required for LTIR.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss six weeks Barzal had a procedure done on his kneecap Thursday and is expected to miss about six weeks, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports Saturday.

Impact Barzal has six goals and 20 points in 30 appearances in 2024-25. When healthy, Barzal is typically a member of the first line alongside Bo Horvat and Anders Lee, but Barzal's absence has resulted in Anthony Duclair seeing time on the top unit. Duclair is also on the first power-play unit, but he might lose that role once Barzal is ready to return.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Nelson scores in the 3rd period as the Islanders top the Golden Knights 2-1

Brock Nelson snapped a tie midway through the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 34 saves, helping the New York Islanders beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 for their eighth win in...

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Islanders place Mathew Barzal on IR with lower body injury

The New York Islanders have placed Mathew Barzal on injured reserve with a lower body injury

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifted to IR Barzal (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Barzal becomes the seventh member of the Islanders to land on injured reserve. The move shouldn't come as a surprise given the center has been ruled out indefinitely. In typical Islanders' fashion, the club hasn't given a clear update on when the 27-year-old British Columbia native might be ready to return to the lineup, but at a minimum, it won't be until after the 4 Nations Face-Off.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders F Mathew Barzal out indefinitely New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday.Barzal, 27, played Saturday...

FEBRUARY 3 • SACBEE.COM

Out indefinitely Barzal (lower body) is out indefinitely, the Islanders announced Monday.

Impact Barzal missed Sunday's 6-3 loss to Florida after being injured in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay. He has generated six goals, 20 points, 78 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 24 hits through 30 appearances this season. Anthony Duclair skated on the top line in Sunday's loss due to Barzal's absence.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Barzal (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's game against Florida, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact Barzal was injured during Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay. More is expected to be known about Barzal's status Monday, but in the meantime, he'll miss at least one game. Anthony Duclair (illness) will draw back into the lineup and take Barzal's usual spot alongside Anders Lee and Bo Horvat.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt after blocking shot Barzal (undisclosed) was injured on a blocked shot in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Lightning, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Ethan Sears...

Impact The injury occurred late in the third period, so it's likely Barzal has not been fully evaluated yet. If he can't play Sunday versus the Panthers, Matt Martin or Anthony Duclair (illness) could be options to replace him in the lineup, while Simon Holmstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau would likely see larger roles.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders play the Flyers following Holmstrom's 2-goal showing

The New York Islanders visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Simon Holmstrom scored two goals in the Islanders' 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche

JANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides pair of helpers Barzal notched two assists, including one on the power play, and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Barzal is surging on offense -- this was his third multi-point effort over the last five games. He has three goals and seven assists over eight outings in January. The 27-year-old forward has 18 points (four on the power play), 65 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 25 appearances this season. Barzal has been a fixture on the top line when healthy.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

NYI vs CBJ 1/20: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal addressed the media ahead of tonight's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

JANUARY 20 • NHL.COM

Tickles twine and slides apple Barzal registered a goal on three shots, an assist and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Barzal collected both of his points in the second period Saturday, as he opened the scoring at 8:47 before setting up Noah Dobson's sixth goal of the season with under a minute left. Barzal is enjoying his most productive stretch of the campaign, having accumulated three goals, five helpers and a plus-8 rating through seven outings in January. The right-shot forward played alongside Bo Horvat for much of 2023-24, but head coach Patrick Roy has separated the two at even strength for most of this season. Barzal has struggled at times as a result, but he's found success on the top line lately with Brock Nelson and Anders Lee.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

NYI vs SJS 1/18: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal addressed the media ahead of tonight's matchup against the San Jose Sharks.

JANUARY 18 • NHL.COM

Tallies in Thursday's loss Barzal scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Barzal scored 30 seconds into the third period, cutting the Flyers' lead to 3-2 at the time. Barzal has been in good form lately with two goals and six assists over his last nine contests, though he has yet to earn a power-play point over 13 outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old has produced 14 points, 59 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 23 appearances.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

First multi-point effort of season Barzal scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.

Impact Barzal extended his point streak to five games when he helped out on Brock Nelson's game-tying goal in the third period. With 1:25 left in regulation, Barzal scored to put the Islanders ahead, and that would stand as his first game-winner of the season. He's now at four goals, 13 points, 55 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 21 appearances. The 27-year-old has looked good lately and should be a team leader on offense throughout the second half.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal's late goal leads Islanders to 3rd straight road win, 2-1 over Utah

Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs helper in win Barzal logged an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Barzal has earned an assist in four straight contests and five of the last six games. The 27-year-old's offense has sparked back to life on a line with Anders Lee and Brock Nelson amid a reshuffling of the Islanders' top six. Barzal has a total of 11 points, 53 shots, 19 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 20 appearances this season. As long as he stays healthy in the second half, he should be a productive forward who may fly under the radar after he missed six weeks.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes another assist Barzal provided an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Barzal now has three points and a plus-1 rating over seven contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. He hasn't gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games this season, and he also doesn't have a multi-point effort. He's been limited to eight points, 44 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 17 outings, but given his spot in the Islanders' top six, he could be a buy-low candidate for fantasy.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win Barzal notched an assist, five shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Barzal set up Jean-Gabriel Pageau's opening goal in the first period. The helper was Barzal's second point to go with 18 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over five games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old primarily worked as a winger last year and early in 2024-25, but he's been back at center since his return, which has yielded mixed results. Barzal has seven points, 41 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-5 rating across 15 appearances this season -- a repeat of his 80-point effort in 2023-24 is highly unlikely given his six-week absence, and even a point-per-game pace isn't probable.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cizikas, Lee score 2 each as Islanders beat Penguins 6-3

Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills empty cage Barzal scored an empty-net goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYI 6 vs TOR 3: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders NYI 6 vs TOR 3: Mathew Barzal

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • NHL.COM

Bo Horvat has goas and 2 assists in the Islanders' 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs

Bo Horvat had two a goal and two assists, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS