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Contributes another assist Barzal provided an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Barzal now has three points and a plus-1 rating over seven contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. He hasn't gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games this season, and he also doesn't have a multi-point effort. He's been limited to eight points, 44 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 17 outings, but given his spot in the Islanders' top six, he could be a buy-low candidate for fantasy.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win Barzal notched an assist, five shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Barzal set up Jean-Gabriel Pageau's opening goal in the first period. The helper was Barzal's second point to go with 18 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over five games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old primarily worked as a winger last year and early in 2024-25, but he's been back at center since his return, which has yielded mixed results. Barzal has seven points, 41 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-5 rating across 15 appearances this season -- a repeat of his 80-point effort in 2023-24 is highly unlikely given his six-week absence, and even a point-per-game pace isn't probable.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cizikas, Lee score 2 each as Islanders beat Penguins 6-3

Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Fills empty cage Barzal scored an empty-net goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Barzal picked up his first point in three games since he returned from a long-term upper-body injury. The 27-year-old has been back at center since his return rather than playing on the wing, and it appears his offense is taking some time to come around without Bo Horvat to prop him up. Barzal has six points, 34 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 13 appearances this season. He's talented, so fantasy manager might want to buy low on him in hopes a lineup shuffle gets him back in a more prominent spot.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYI 6 vs TOR 3: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders NYI 6 vs TOR 3: Mathew Barzal

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • NHL.COM

Bo Horvat has goas and 2 assists in the Islanders' 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs

Bo Horvat had two a goal and two assists, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

CHI 5 vs NYI 3: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders CHI 5 vs NYI 3: Mathew Barzal

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NHL.COM

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

Removed from LTIR Barzal (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Barzal will presumably return to the lineup against Chicago on Sunday after missing the last 21 games. He has generated two goals, three assists and 23 shots on net through 10 appearances this season. Barzal will likely slot back in on the top line and first power-play unit versus the Blackhawks.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to be game-time call Barzal (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Chicago, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Barzal will likely return from a 21-game absence against the Blackhawks on Sunday. He has registered two goals, three assists and 23 shots on net through 10 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holmstrom, Dobson lead Islanders to 5-4 win over Blackhawks

Simon Holmstrom had a goal and two assists , Noah Dobson had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Still no timetable for return Per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com, Barzal (upper body) is skating and considered day-to-day, but there is still no timetable for his return, coach Patrick Roy said Thursday.

Impact Barzal has been out of action since Oct. 30 in Columbus and has missed 20 games to date. He was given a 4-6 week recovery time frame, but he has already surpassed the six-week mark with no time for a return in site. Barzal has two goals and five points in 10 games this season, after striking for 80 points in 80 regular-season games in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Barzal (upper body) is skating on his own, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Monday.

Impact Barzal has missed the past 17 games after sustaining an injury in a 2-0 loss to Columbus on Oct. 30. The right-shot forward was given a 4-6 week timeline Nov. 2, so he should be nearing a return so long as he hasn't endured any setbacks in his recovery. Once healthy, Barzal will immediately slot in on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit. Barzal's return should provide an immediate boost to Bo Horvat, who was struggled without the 27-year-old playmaker.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Moves to LTIR, out 4-6 weeks Barzal (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday, and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

Impact Barzal has registered two goals, three assists, nine blocked shots, nine hits and 23 shots on net through 10 appearances this season. With Barzal unavailable for Friday's 4-3 win over Buffalo, Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau joined Bo Horvat on the top line.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Barzal (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Barzal was off to a slow start, scoring twice and adding three assists in 10 games. He had 23 goals and 57 assists in 80 regular-season games in 2023-24, his second-best season in his eight-year NHL career. Barzal met with the Islanders' medical staff Friday and he will miss at least a week of action with his placement on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury The Islanders announced Friday that Barzal is dealing with an upper-body injury and has returned to Long Island to be evaluated by team doctors.

Impact It's not yet clear how much time Barzal is expected to miss, and a timetable for his return won't be provided until he visits with the team's medical staff. However, he'll at least be sidelined for Friday's game against the Sabres, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Sunday's matchup against the Rangers. Over his last five appearances, the 27-year-old has tallied a goal, an assist and a minus-4 rating while averaging 20:50 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Barzal scored a power-play goal on five shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Barzal broke up Lukas Dostal's shutout bid at 5:31 of the third period, but that was the only one of 41 shots for the Islanders to find twine. Head coach Patrick Roy had the lines in a blender all game -- his team's offense has produced one goal or less in four of nine contests now, though they've also scored four or more on four occasions. Barzal is off to a mediocre start with five points, 21 shots on net, nine blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-2 rating, and three of his points have come with the man advantage.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlsson, Terry score power-play goals and Dostal stops 41 as Ducks top Islanders 3-1

Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry scored power-play goals, Lukas Dostal turned aside 41 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 3-1

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Sets up overtime winner Barzal registered an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.

Impact Barzal found Bo Horvat for the game-winning goal in overtime. The 27-year-old Barzal is up to four points, 16 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through seven contests. His spot on the top line is secure, and his offense should more or less mirror the Islanders' overall production -- they've been inconsistent as a team with three shutout losses so far, which partially explains Barzal's somewhat limited offense.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DET@NYI: Lyon with a great save against Mathew Barzal | Detroit Red Wings DET@NYI: Lyon with a great save against Mathew Barzal

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

Scores empty-netter Monday Barzal scored an empty-net goal in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact The Avs were all out on the attack trying to pull one back late in the third period, and Barzal took advantage of that to round out the scoring with an empty-netter just 1:12 left in the game. This was Barzal's first goal of the campaign, and he's notched points in two of his first three appearances, as he aims to build on a 2023-24 campaign in which he reached the 80-point plateau, including a career-high 23 goals, in 80 regular-season games.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson's 2 goals lifts Islanders to 6-2 win over Avalanche in Patrick Roy's return to Colorado

Brock Nelson scored his first two goals of the season 2:49 apart in the second period, and the New York Islanders beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 to give coach Patrick Roy a win in...

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Snags helper in loss Barzal banked a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss versus Utah.

Impact Barzal had the secondary assist on Anthony Duclair's first-period power-play marker. Barzal added one shot, one block and a plus-1 rating in 22:46 of ice time. The right-shot forward has had a revolving door of linemates throughout his NHL career, but he should have some stability in that regard with Bo Horvat and Anthony Duclair this season. Barzal finished at a point-per-game pace in 2023-24, (80 points in 80 games) and that number should be within reach again in 2024-25 when factoring in his first-line role and spot on the top power-play group.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice 10/9: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders Practice 10/9: Barzal

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • NHL.COM

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