Mathew Barzal - NHL News & Rumors

Practice 12/22: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal addressed the media following practice on 12/22.

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Thrives offensively in loss Barzal scored a goal, dished out an assist, placed four shots on net, recorded a block and served two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres.

Impact Barzal was involved in every stage of New York's offense Saturday, as he scored a goal near the end of the second period before he assisted Emil Heineman's game-tying tally to send the game to overtime. Barzal also recorded a backhanded score for the Islanders' lone tally of the shootout. With the goal and assist in regulation, he is up to 10 goals, 19 assists, 82 shots on net and 25 blocks through 35 games this season. Despite being listed as a game-time decision for each of the past two contests, the 28-year-old center hasn't missed a beat, recording three points over the last two outings to extend his point streak to seven games. He's well on his way to the seventh 50-plus point campaign of his career and has 70-80-point potential if he can stay hot in the second half of the season, giving him strong value in all point-based fantasy formats.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Islanders vs. Sabres | NHL Highlights | December 20, 2025

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Josh Norris gets deciding goal in shootout as Sabres beat Islanders 3-2 for 5th straight win

Josh Norris got the deciding goal in the shootout and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Islanders 3-2 for their fifth straight win

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

He got him good 😱

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Slated to play Barzal (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Friday versus the Canucks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Barzal was labeled a game-time decision for the second contest in a row, but it looks like he'll be good to go again. The 28-year-old is clearly managing some sort of issue, but it hasn't been bad enough to keep him out of games yet.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision again Barzal is considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Canucks due to maintenance purposes, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Barzal was absent from Friday's morning skate, but he's slated to take warmups ahead of puck drop against Vancouver. The 28-year-old was also deemed a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings before ultimately being cleared to suit up.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Islanders host the Canucks, look to continue home win streak

The New York Islanders will try to keep their five-game home win streak alive when they face the Vancouver Canucks

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

DeBrincat scores twice in 3rd period to help Red Wings beat Islanders 3-2

Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Poised to play Barzal (undisclosed) is expected to play against Detroit on Tuesday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact After skipping the morning skate for maintenance, Barzal will center the top line against the Red Wings. He has accounted for nine goals, 25 points, 75 shots on net and 24 blocked shots in 32 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Isles Day to Day: Barzal Misses Morning Skate, Will Take Warmups vs Red Wings | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal to take warmups against Red Wings, Ilya Sorokin expected to start in goal

DECEMBER 16 • NHL.COM

Questionable Tuesday Barzal will be a game-time call versus the Red Wings on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Barzal is expected to take the ice for warmups before the team makes a decision on his availability. The 28-year-old center is on a four-game point streak during which he has registered one goal, three assists and six shots. If Barzal can't play, Jonathan Drouin is expected to shift to center while Maxim Tsyplakov moves into a first-line role.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal, Heineman lift Islanders past Lightning 3-2 in shootout

Emil Heineman and Mathew Barzal scored in the shootout, and the New York Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 14 • Associated Press

NYI vs VGK 12/9: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal addressed the media ahead of tonight's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.

DECEMBER 9 • NHL.COM

Pots goal Sunday Barzal scored a goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Barzal found the back of the net at the 9:03 mark of the second period with a backhander. That was his lone shot of the game, and it was also all the offense the Islanders would muster. Barzal has scored in two of his last three games and has four points over that span, suggesting he is leaving his November slump behind. He posted nine points in 15 games that month.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders vs. Panthers | NHL Highlights | December 07, 2025

DECEMBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Not quite sure this was a Christmas invite...

DECEMBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Verhaeghe scores again, Panthers close out homestand with 4-1 win over Islanders

Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Trio of points Thursday Barzal scored a goal, dished out two assists, placed four shots on goal, served two PIM and had two hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Barzal had a fantastic performance in both offensive areas. He registered two assists and scored a power-play goal where he deked and dangled through Colorado's defense before lifting a backhanded shot past Mackenzie Blackwood. With the trio of tallies, the 28-year-old center is up to eight goals, 13 points and 69 shots on net through 27 games this season. He not only continues to produce plays worthy of highlight reels, but has been a consistent name found on the Islanders' scoresheet. With 21 points, he trails fellow center Bo Horvat for the team lead in tallies. Barzal has already passed the 20-point campaign he had through 30 games a year ago, and he's on track for the fifth 60-plus point season of his career if he can stay healthy.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

New York Islanders Mathew Barzal Mic'd Up for Goal!

DECEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Three Stars of the Night | NHL.com Mathew Barzal (PP goal and two assists), Evgeni Malkin (two goals, two and an assist), and Connor McDavid (3 goals and an assist) earn Thurs...

DECEMBER 5 • NHL.COM

NYI 6 vs COL 3: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal addressed the media following the Islanders 6-3 win against the Colorado Avalanche.

DECEMBER 5 • NHL.COM

Avalanche vs. Islanders | NHL Highlights | December 04, 2025

DECEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

NHL Highlights | Avalanche vs. Islanders - December 4, 2025

DECEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

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 • Associated Press

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Josh Norris gets deciding goal in shootout as Sabres beat Islanders 3-2 for 5th straight win

Islanders host the Canucks, look to continue home win streak

DeBrincat scores twice in 3rd period to help Red Wings beat Islanders 3-2

Barzal, Heineman lift Islanders past Lightning 3-2 in shootout

Verhaeghe scores again, Panthers close out homestand with 4-1 win over Islanders

Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3