ADAM PELECH #3 - DEFENSE - NEW YORK ISLANDERS
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Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3

Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Adam Pelech with a Goal vs. Colorado Avalanche | New York Islanders Adam Pelech (New York Islanders) with a Goal vs. Colorado Avalanche, 12/04/2025
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • NHL.COM
Steady defense, no offense Pelech's point drought reached 16 games in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact During that slump, Pelech has a plus-4 rating and 27 blocked shots. The 31-year-old has been entrusted with top-four minutes this season, but he's leaning even more into a shutdown role than in previous years. He's at two assists, 40 shots on net, 42 blocked shots, 14 hits and a plus-7 rating across 27 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
NYI vs TBL 12/2: Adam Pelech | New York Islanders Adam Pelech addressed the media ahead of tonight's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
DECEMBER 2, 2025 • NHL.COM
Game Highlights: Boston Bruins at New York Islanders
Game Highlights: Boston Bruins at New York Islanders
NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Nabs first helper Pelech posted an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Senators.
Impact Pelech helped out on a Kyle Palmieri equalizer in the third period. This was Pelech's first point through five games. The 31-year-old blueliner will be leaned on for shutdown minutes this season, perhaps even more so with a couple of capable offensive defensemen in Matthew Schaefer and Tony DeAngelo on the roster. Pelech has racked up three blocked shots, seven shots on net and a plus-4 rating to begin the campaign.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs first helper Pelech posted an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Senators.
Impact Pelech helped out on a Kyle Palmieri equalizer in the third period. This was Pelech's first point through five games. The 31-year-old blueliner will be leaned on for shutdown minutes this season, perhaps even more so with a couple of capable offensive defensemen in Matthew Schaefer and Tony DeAngelo on the roster. Pelech has racked up three blocked shots, seven shots on net and a plus-4 rating to begin the campaign.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
NYI vs EDM 10/16: Adam Pelech | New York Islanders Adam Pelech addressed the media ahead of today's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.
OCTOBER 16, 2025 • NHL.COM
NYI 4 at PHI 3: Adam Pelech | New York Islanders Adam Pelech addressed the media following the Islanders 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
OCTOBER 3, 2025 • NHL.COM
NYI 5 vs NYR 4: Adam Pelech | New York Islanders Adam Pelech addressed the media following the Islanders 5-4 win against the New York Rangers.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • NHL.COM
Cleared for camp practices Pelech (undisclosed) participated in Thursday's practice, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Impact Per Gross, Pelech is wearing a shield to protect his jaw after taking a puck to the mouth recently. The defenseman also told reporters he is fully healthy and ready to play, so the jaw shield appears to just be a precaution. He plays a physically taxing style and has missed over 20 games in each of the last three seasons, though he should be a regular in the lineup when healthy. Pelech had 21 points (all assists) with 87 blocked shot and 73 hits in 60 regular-season games in 2024-25.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers pitched to acquire Adam Pelech in trade with rival Islanders | Sporting News Cole Shelton of Heavy Sports has proposed that the New York Rangers swing a trade with the rival New York Islanders for defenseman Adam Pele...
AUGUST 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Not playing Thursday Pelech (undisclosed) will sit out Thursday's season finale in Columbus, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Impact Pelech was in concussion protocol prior to Tuesday's tilt against Washington and while he played 18:06, he could be suffering some after effects. Pelech had 21 assists and 87 blocked shots over 60 games in 2024-25.
APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Isles Day to Day: Pelech In Vs Capitals | New York Islanders Adam Pelech joined the team for morning skate after absorbing a hit against the Devils on Sunday
APRIL 15, 2025 • NHL.COM
Good to go Tuesday Pelech cleared concussion protocol and will be available versus Washington on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Impact Pelech will avoid missing any games after being forced to exit Sunday's clash with the Devils after just 9:06 of ice time. The 30-year-old defenseman is not exactly known for his offensive upside, as evident by the fact that he has yet to find the back of the net in 59 games this season. Pelech has rushed out 21 helpers, however, getting him back over the 20-point threshold for the third time in the last four years.
APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Devils F Paul Cotter suspended 2 games for check to head The NHL Department of Safety suspended New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter for two games following a hearing Monday.Cotter was assessed a...
APRIL 14, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Devils' Paul Cotter Suspended For Illegal Check To The Head On Sunday afternoon, New Jersey Devils' Paul Cotter received a match penalty for an illegal check to the head against New York Islanders' Ad...
APRIL 14, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Devils' Paul Cotter suspended for the final 2 regular-season games for illegal check to the head

New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter has been suspended for the final two regular-season games for his illegal check to the head that injured New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pe...
APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press
Devils Forward Given Match Penalty For Illegal Check To Head During the New Jersey Devils' April 13 contest against the New York Islanders, forward Paul Cotter was given a match penalty for an illegal...
APRIL 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Bo Horvat scores, Ilya Sorokin makes 25 saves and Islanders top Devils 1-0

Bo Horvat scored late in the second period and Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves and the New York Islanders topped the New Jersey Devils 1-0
APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press
Suffers injury Sunday Pelech (upper body) won't return to Sunday's game versus New Jersey.
Impact Pelech sustained the injury after being on the receiving end of a high hit from Paul Cotter early in the second period. The 30-year-old Pelech entered Sunday's matchup with 21 assists, 107 shots on goal, 86 blocked shots and 73 hits in 58 appearances this season. It's unclear if he will play in the Islanders' final two outings of the regular season. If Pelech is out, Adam Boqvist, Mike Reilly or Scott Perunovich could play against Washington on Tuesday.
APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Helpers in consecutive games Pelech managed an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-5 rating in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Rangers.
Impact While Pelech got on the scoresheet, this was an ugly defensive performance for him and defense partner Ryan Pulock. The 30-year-old Pelech has four helpers and a plus-2 rating over the last seven contests, and he remains a steady part of the Islanders' lineup. For the season, he's at 21 assists, 106 shots on net, 84 blocked shots, 72 hits and a plus-5 rating through 57 outings.
APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guentzel, Vasilevskiy help Lightning beat Islanders 4-1 for 4th straight win

Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 shots, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 4-1 for their fourth straight win to inch close...
APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press
Helpers in back-to-back games Pelech notched an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes.
Impact Pelech was a bright spot for the Islanders in an otherwise poor defensive showing. This was his second game in a row with a helper. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to 19 assists this season while adding 99 shots on net, 78 blocked shots, 70 hits and a plus-6 rating through 52 appearances. He hasn't scored a goal, but he could still get to the 20-point mark for the fourth time in his 10-year career.
MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Produces assist Pelech logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Impact The helper was Pelech's first point in six games since he returned from missing a contest due to a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old has continued to play in a shutdown role in the Islanders' top four. He's up to 18 points (all assists) with 98 shots on net, 77 blocked shots, 70 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-4 rating across 51 appearances this season. Pelech can give a boost for fantasy managers chasing the physical categories, and he may even chip in a point here or there.
MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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