NEW YORK ISLANDERS NEWS

Snaps scoring funk Barzal collected a goal and an assist with four shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Barzal got the Islanders on the board midway through the second period, streaking up the left side and turning it into a breakaway before snapping a shot past Pittsburgh goalie Tristan Jarry. It was Barzal's first goal since March 6, ending his 10-game drought. Barzal also used his speed to set up Anthony Beauvillier's third-period tally, driving hard to the net and creating a rebound for Beauvillier to clean up. The 23-year-old Barzal has 10 goals and 27 points with a plus-12 rating in 35 games.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to taxi squad Hutton was promoted to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Hutton has yet to make his NHL debut, and he shouldn't be expected to any time soon.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey, in a low-key career, hits the 900-game mark Recently, Josh Bailey was discussing having fans back in arenas, particularly Nassau Coliseum, as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. The longe...

MARCH 27, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Moves to IR Dal Colle (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dal Colle was already ruled out for the next two games, so this move doesn't change anything besides opening up a roster spot. The 2014 fifth overall pick has collected just four points through 20 games this season.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seeking ninth straight win Sorokin will defend the road goal in Saturday's game versus the Penguins, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Sorokin has won eight straight games while posting a .944 save percentage, and he's outplayed Semyon Varlamov lately, too. This should be viewed as another favorable matchup. Though the Penguins rank 11th in the league with 3.12 goals per game, their forward corps has been depleted by injuries, namely Evgeni Malkin (lower body) and Kasperi Kapanen (lower body).

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster Bellows was promoted to the active roster Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Michael Dal Colle (lower body) is out for the next two games, so Bellows could enter the lineup in his place. In his last four games, Bellows posted three goals, six shots and 11 hits.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still looking for that first goal Pulock has 12 points this season but is still looking for his first goal.

Impact Pulock has dented the iron more than a few times over the past half dozen games for the Islanders but has yet to wrinkle the twine. Pulock has a rocket for a shot but has been unlucky this season. The Islanders have to hope the law of averages eventually favors him. Pulock had 29 goals during the previous three seasons, and it should be just a matter of time before his scoring touch resumes this campaign.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in nine straight Clutterbuck comes into the game Saturday versus the Penguins having gone nine straight contests without registering a point.

Impact While no one expects Clutterbuck to be an offensive machine, nine straight games without as much as a helper is cause for concern. What might worry the Isles even more than the lack of offense from Clutterbuck is that he has a rating of minus-2 during that span. All is not lost, however, as the Islanders are 7-2 during this span.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next two games Dal Colle (lower body) won't play against the Penguins on Saturday or Monday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dal Colle's next chance to play is Thursday against the Capitals. The 24-year-old was an occasional healthy scratch anyway. He has recorded four points through 20 games this season.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Flyers make ugly plunge from contenders to a mess in March

The Philadelphia Flyers are a mess in March

MARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What's new with the New York Islanders, the Penguins' next opponent? The Penguins will face the New York Islanders in a two-game series that begins Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. Here are some things to know ab...

MARCH 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

New York visits Pittsburgh following overtime victory

New York visits Pittsburgh after the Islanders beat Boston 4-3 in overtime

MARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Islanders rally, disappoint Bruins fans with 4-3 OT victory

Anthony Beauvillier scored 21 seconds into overtime and the New York Islanders rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Bruins 4-3 in the first major league sporting event in Bo...

MARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up assist Mayfield had an assist in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Bruins on Thursday.

Impact Mayfield only has two goals and seven assists in 34 games this season as offense is not the name of his game. His job is to keep the crease clear in front of Semyon Varlamov or Ilya Sorokin, something Mayfield does very well. Mayfield has a rating of plus-8 this season, and that's what the Islanders are looking for. Whatever he adds offensively is just a bonus.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps two-game losing streak Varlamov made 29 saves in a 4-3 overtime win over Boston on Thursday.

Impact Varlamov had lost his previous two games and then sat on the end of the bench as Ilya Sorokin beat Philly in back-to-back games. So this win came at a critical time. Given Sorokin's growing game, Varlamov will be pushed in the Islander net, so you may need a handcuff to see you through to season's end. Sorokin's game is highly regarded.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight game with a goal Beauvillier scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Boston.

Impact Beauvillier scored the game winner on a rebound in the crease after Nick Leddy's shot trickled under the arm of Jaroslav Halak. It came just 21 seconds into OT. Beauvillier's production this season is below previous seasons, but so is his shooting percentage. He's at just 7.1 per cent with a career average of 12.1. That means he's due for a correction and it looks like that's what he's doing tight now. Beauvillier has a goal in each of his last three games. He may provide reasonable support for your squad off the wire.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three-game, six-point streak Pageau scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.

Impact Pageau has been on a real tear lately. He's riding a three-game, six-point streak that includes four assists. And he has two goals in his last three games after going nine without. Pageau is the team's top face-off man and a diligent third-line force. He struggled to fit in on the island last season after arriving from Ottawa, but this year, he's back to producing at the solid level he did in Canada's capital. Pageau has 11 goals and 23 points in 33 games.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Up from taxi squad Wahlstrom was promoted to the active roster Thursday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wahlstrom will skate on the third line in Thursday's game versus the Bruins. The 2018 first-round pick is on a four-game, five-point streak, and he's put up 15 points through 26 games this season.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Thursday Varlamov will defend the road goal in Thursday's game versus the Bruins.

Impact Ilya Sorokin started consecutive games for the first time in his career, but Varlamov will be back in net Thursday. Varlamov is coming off back-to-back losses in which he posted an .868 save percentage. The Bruins aren't at full strength, but they'll be a tough foe with "The Perfection Line" in tact.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25, 2021 • NESN.COM

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MARCH 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Clears waivers Komarov once again cleared waivers Wednesday and will remain with the Islanders, Chris Johnston of SportsNet reports.

Impact Komarov has been placed on waivers several times this season by the Islanders, but no one will take on his contract. The Islanders are up against the cap and would likely do a victory dance should someone ever do so, but the only way they will move that contract is to attach a prospect and/or draft pick to it.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Hutton was assigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact The 25-year-old blueliner didn't make his NHL debut during his stint with the big club. He'll continue his development in the minors. Over the last three seasons, Hutton has accrued 29 points through 74 AHL appearances.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE