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Adds helper in loss Pelech logged an assist, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Pelech continues to stabilize the Islanders' defense while also chipping in some offense. He has six helpers over his last eight contests. While he's battled his own long-term jaw injury this year, he's been healthy since returning in mid-December. The blueliner is up to 13 helpers, 67 shots on net, 52 hits, 48 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating across 32 appearances. The Islanders' recent additions on defense are all potential power-play options, so don't expect Pelech to see time with the man advantage.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist Pelech provided an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Pelech has a helper in four straight games, and he's gone plus-6 in that span as well. The 30-year-old could be in line for even more tough defensive minutes if Ryan Pulock (upper body) misses time after leaving Saturday's game on the first shift. Pelech is at 11 helpers, 55 shots on net, 44 hits, 40 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 28 appearances in a top-four role this season.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects helper in Saturday's win Pelech notched an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Pelech ended a five-game slump with the helper on a Brock Nelson tally in the second period. For the season, Pelech has eight assists, 52 shots on net, 39 hits and 39 blocked shots through 25 contests. The 30-year-old remains in a top-four role on defense, but he's more of a shutdown player than a scorer.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NYI vs OTT 1/14: Adam Pelech | New York Islanders NYI vs OTT 1/14: Pelech

JANUARY 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Registers assist in loss Pelech notched an assist, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Pelech has two assists over his last three games. He went five contests without a point immediately after his return from a jaw injury, but it appears the 30-year-old is getting back into a groove on the second pairing. For the season, he has six assists, 40 shots on net, 26 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 19 appearances. Pelech's usage is mainly defensive, so he's unlikely to attract a lot of interest in fantasy.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McMann, Woll lead Maple Leafs to 2-1 win over Islanders

Bobby McMann scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 2-1

JANUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

First helper since return Pelech produced an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Pelech earned his first point in six games since he returned from a jaw injury. The 30-year-old defenseman has seen steady top-four minutes as usual in that span, but he has a minus-1 rating with nine hits and 10 blocked shots since his return. Overall, Pelech's at five assists, 35 shots on net, 26 hits, 22 blocks and a minus-4 rating through 17 appearances this season, offering physicality with limited offense.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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 injuries

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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 4-3

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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McMann, Woll lead Maple Leafs to 2-1 win over Islanders

Barzal and Pelech return to Islanders lineup for 5-3 loss to Blackhawks

Horvat and Sorokin rally Islanders to 4-3 shootout win against Penguins