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MAY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Casey Cizikas Scores On Unguarded Net After Frederik Andersen Takes Tumble

MAY 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Registers assist Cizikas logged an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to Carolina.

Impact Cizikas redirected a pass off the wall to Matt Barzel, who then found Bo Horvat for a one-timer in the slot late into the first period to put the Islanders up 2-0. The 33-year-old recorded 15:47 of ice time and had two hits and one blocked shot. He will likely be on the first line with Matthew Barzel and Bo Horvat heading into game three.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in OT win Cizikas scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory over the Canadiens.

Impact Cizikas tied the game 2-2 midway through the third period, beating Sam Montembeault to the far post on a wrap-around. It's Cizikas' first goal since March 10 -- he had five assists in his previous 15 contests, though he's seen time on the Islanders' top line with Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal of late. Overall, the 33-year-old veteran has nine goals, 22 points and 131 hits through 67 games this season.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Thursday's win Cizikas notched two assists in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact The 33-year-old helped set up a Ryan Pulock tally in the first period and a Mathew Barzal goal in the second. Cizikas hadn't had a multi-point performance since Feb. 29, and on the season the checking-line forward has only eight goals and 19 points through 60 games.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Sunday Cizikas scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Cizikas opened the scoring at 5:11 of the first period. The center snapped a three-game slump with the tally. He's up to eight goals, 16 points, 55 shots on net, 102 hits, 52 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 51 contests overall in a bottom-six role.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Cizikas (hand) is set to play Saturday versus Tampa Bay, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Cizikas was ruled a game-time decision after missing Thursday's contest with a hand injury, though it appears the veteran center will suit up in his regular fourth-line role. The 32-year-old Cizikas has six goals and 12 points in 44 games this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Cizikas (hand) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Tampa Bay, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cizikas will partake in the pre-game warmup, per coach Patrick Roy, and then a decision will be made on his status. Cizikas was injured Tuesday in Pittsburgh and sat out Thursday's tilt in St. Louis. He has six goals, six assists and 97 hits in 44 games this season. Should Cizikas return to the lineup, look for Kyle MacLean to be a healthy scratch.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Cizikas (hand) isn't available for Thursday's game in St. Louis. He'll be evaluated after the Islanders return to New York, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Cizikas was injured when he took a shot off his hand during Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over Pittsburgh. After Thursday's contest, the Islanders will return home to host the Lightning on Saturday. In the meantime, Kyle MacLean, who was summoned from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, is projected to draw into the lineup with Cizikas unavailable.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Tuesday's game Cizikas blocked a shot with his hand in Tuesday's game versus the Penguins, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.

Impact Cizikas went to the locker room a couple of times Tuesday, but the hand issue is of the most concern. It's unclear if he'll be able to play Thursday versus the Blues. With Hudson Fasching (illness) also questionable, the Islanders may need to call up a forward or play with seven defensemen.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in return Cizikas scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Cizikas missed 10 games while dealing with a lower-body injury. He celebrated his return with a steal-and-score play for his first tally since Dec. 13. The fourth-line center is hardly a consistent scorer, but he's steady defensively as a fixture in the Islanders' lineup when healthy. For the season, he has 12 points, 45 shots on net, 70 hits, 45 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 40 appearances.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Thursday Cizikas (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Cizikas will play on the fourth line with Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck as the Islanders returned Kyle MacLean to AHL Bridgeport in a corresponding move. Cizikas missed 10 games with the injury. He has five goals, six assists, 69 hits and 42 blocked shots in 39 games this season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to LTIR Cizikas (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Saturday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact In order to activate Ryan Pulock (lower body) from long-term injured reserve, the Islanders also moved Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) to LTIR on Saturday. It's unclear when Cizikas will be available to return to action, but he won't be in the lineup Monday versus the Maple Leafs. He has earned five goals, 11 points, 43 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 69 hits across 39 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Cizikas was put on injured reserve Wednesday retroactive to Jan. 9, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact The move being retroactive means Cizikas can be activated whenever he's healthy. However, he was listed as week-to-week, per Andrew Gross of Newsday on Thursday, so the 32-year-old forward probably won't return soon. Cizikas has five goals, 11 points, 69 hits and 42 blocks in 39 outings in 2023-24. Hudson Fasching has been playing regularly during Cizikas' absence.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out week-to-week Cizikas will be out of action week-to-week after suffering a lower-body injury Tuesday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Cizikas has five goals and 11 points with 69 hits and 42 blocked shots in 39 games this season. Hudson Fasching will draw back into the lineup after missing the last three games as a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Cizikas suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's game versus the Canucks, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Cizikas was hurt in the first period and tried but failed to play through it in the second. He will likely be considered day-to-day going into Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs. If he can't play, Oliver Wahlstrom or Hudson Fasching could enter the lineup.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper in loss Cizikas logged an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Cizikas snapped a nine-game point drought with the lone assist on Matt Martin's third-period marker. The 32-year-old Cizikas is a defensive stalwart for the Islanders, but he rarely plays above the fourth line. He's at 11 points, 43 shots on net, 69 hits, 41 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 38 appearances, so his fantasy value is limited to deep formats.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Cizikas (illness) will be a game-time decision Sunday against Pittsburgh, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Cizikas sat out Friday's 5-1 win over Washington. If he returns to the lineup Sunday, Matt Martin could be a healthy scratch. In his fourth-line role this season, Cizikas has contributed five goals, 10 points, 34 shots on net. 36 blocked shots and 55 hits over 34 games.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Cizikas (illness) will not be available Friday against Washington, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Cizikas was considered a game-time call Friday and will ultimately miss his first game of the year. The 32-year-old has tallied five goals and 10 points through 34 games but has been held without a point over his last six appearances. Matt Martin is expected to replace him in the lineup Friday.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Cizikas will be a game-time decision against Washington on Friday due to an illness, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.

Impact Cizikas is currently stuck in a six-game pointless streak during which he managed just seven shots while averaging 14:21 of ice time. If the veteran center does miss out Friday, it will open up a spot in the lineup for either Julien Gauthier or Matt Martin.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds scoresheet in win Cizikas tallied a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Anaheim.

Impact Cizikas extended the Islanders' lead to 2-0 in the second period, corralling a cross-ice feed from Cal Clutterbuck before burying a wrist shot. The 32-year-old Cizikas now has goals in back-to-back games and three points in his last four contests. While his recent scoring production has been a nice boost, the veteran center is expected to provide much offense on the fourth line. Cizikas is up to five goals and 10 points through 28 games this season. He's also added 44 hits and 29 blocked shots.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Casey Cizikas Reaches The Century Mark In Style With Smooth Five-Hole Finish

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

On three-game point streak Cizikas supplied a goal in a 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit on Monday.

Impact With the Islanders shorthanded, Cizikas found the back of the net at 18:39 of the second period to put New York up 1-0. It was his second goal and fourth point in eight appearances this year. Cizikas is on a three-game scoring streak, but he's unlikely to have a great campaign offensively. The 32-year-old's serving in a bottom-six capacity and has never recorded more than 33 points in a single season.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Casey Cizikas Strips Puck & Outskates Red Wings Defence For Shorthanded Marker

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Provides helper Saturday Cizikas registered an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Cizikas has earned up a helper in back-to-back games. He picked off a clearing attempt and put a shot on net, leading to a rebound for Matt Martin to score on in the third period Saturday. Through seven outings, Cizikas has three points, six shots on net, 15 hits, five blocked shots, six PIM and an even plus-minus rating while playing in a fourth-line role.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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