Pelech (undisclosed) will sit out Thursday's season finale in Columbus, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Pelech was in the concussion protocol prior to Tuesday's tilt against Washington, and while he logged 18:06 of ice time, he could still be dealing with some effects. Pelech had 21 assists and 87 blocked shots over 60 games in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Good to go Tuesday
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Pelech cleared concussion protocol and will be available versus Washington on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
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 evidenced 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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Suffers injury Sunday
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Pelech (upper body) won't return to Sunday's game versus New Jersey.
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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Helpers in consecutive games
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Pelech managed an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-5 rating in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Rangers.
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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Helpers in back-to-back games
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Pelech notched an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes.
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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Produces assist
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Pelech logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
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 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 aid fantasy managers chasing physical categories, and he may even chip in a point here or there.
Pelech (lower body) will play against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, according to Rachel Luscher of the Islanders' official site.
After a one-game absence, Pelech will play alongside Tony DeAngelo in Tuesday's matchup because Alexander Romanov (illness) is unavailable. The 30-year-old Pelech has 17 assists, 87 shots on goal, 65 blocked shots and 68 hits across 45 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Out Sunday
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Pelech (lower body) won't play Sunday against Florida, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
The Islanders will be shorthanded on the blue line with both Pelech and Adam Boqvist (upper body) out. Scott Mayfield and Mike Reilly will likely round out the Isles' defensive corps Sunday. Pelech has 17 assists in 45 games this year.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Generates assist in loss
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Pelech notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.
Pelech has a helper in two of his last three games. The 30-year-old defenseman helped out on an Anders Lee tally in the second period. For the season, Pelech has racked up 17 assists, 87 shots on net, 68 hits, 61 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 44 appearances. He appears to be safe in the lineup, especially after Adam Boqvist (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game early.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Records helper Saturday
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Pelech posted an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
This was Pelech's first point over four outings in March. The 30-year-old defenseman won't typically put up big scoring numbers -- it's his physical and defensive play that draws modest attention in deep fantasy formats. For the season, Pelech has 16 helpers, 82 shots on net, 66 hits, 60 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 42 appearances. While the Islanders are currently carrying nine blueliners on the roster, it doesn't look like Pelech is in any danger of slipping out of the lineup.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Snags assist in win
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Pelech logged an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Bruins.
Pelech ended a four-game dry spell with the helper. The 30-year-old defenseman is maintaining a top-four role as a shutdown defender even with the Islanders' blue line back to nearly full health. He's managed 15 assists, 76 shots on net, 57 blocked shots, 51 hits and a plus-4 rating across 38 appearances. He's not a big scorer, but even with a 20-game absence earlier in the campaign, he still has a chance to hit the 20-point mark.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Adds helper in loss
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Pelech logged an assist, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers.
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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Manages assist
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Pelech provided an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Hurricanes.
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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Collects helper in Saturday's win
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Pelech notched an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Registers assist in loss
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Pelech notched an assist, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.
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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: First helper since return
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Pelech produced an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Penguins.
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 is 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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Will return Sunday
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Pelech (jaw) is expected to play Sunday against Chicago, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Pelech has missed the Islanders' last 20 games after suffering a broken jaw in early November. The 30-year-old blueliner has four assists and a minus-3 rating in 11 games this season.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Considered day-to-day
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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.
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.
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Islanders' Adam Pelech: Skating in non-contact jersey
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Pelech (jaw) took the ice for the first time Thursday while wearing a non-contact sweater, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
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 Islanders while playing alongside Noah Dobson.
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