Barzal (lower body) has yet to start skating, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Barzal has been out of action since Feb. 20. He has missed the last 13 games and it's beginning to look like he may not return during the regular season. He has 14 goals and 51 points in 58 games this season.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Still not skating
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Coach Lane Lambert said Saturday that there is still no timetable for Barzal (lower body) to start skating, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Barzal has been out of action since Feb. 20, a span of eight games. He has 14 goals and 51 points in 58 games this season. Prior to getting hurt, Barzal had two goals and six assists in seven games skating alongside trade acquisition Bo Horvat.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Remains week-to-week
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Barzal (lower body) is still considered week-to-week, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Barzal has not resumed skating, and there's no firm timeline in place for his return. His absence can be considered indefinite until he returns to practice.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Ruled out indefinitely
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Barzal will be out indefinitely after suffering a lower-body injury against Boston on Saturday.
Barzal's absence will be a huge blow for a team in the midst of a competitive playoff race, especially after shelling out to bring in Bo Horvat ahead of the trade deadline. In those seven games with Horvat on the team, the 25-year-old Barzal was on an offensive tear with two goals and six assists, including a trio of power-play points. With Barzal sidelined, Simon Holmstrom could find himself elevated to a first-line role.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Suffers injury Saturday
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Barzal (undisclosed) was hurt in Saturday's game versus the Bruins, and head coach Lane Lambert had no update on his status following the contest, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.
Barzal logged just three shifts in the game, though the Islanders haven't provided an official explanation for his absence. He should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's game versus the Penguins.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Two helpers in Friday's win
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Barzal picked up two assists in Friday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.
He set up both of Anders Lee's tallies on the night. The addition of Bo Horvat to the Islanders' lineup has lit a fire under Barzal, and over the last seven games the 25-year-old has produced three goals and nine points, putting him back on pace for his best season since his 2017-18 rookie breakout.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Three points in loss
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Barzal scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Canucks.
One of his assists came on the power play. Barzal has been excellent since moving to the wing to play alongside Bo Horvat. During his four-game point streak, Barzal has three goals and three helpers, and his power-play assist Thursday was his first point with the man advantage since Jan. 3. The 25-year-old is up to 14 tallies, 34 helpers, 128 shots on net, 17 power-play points and a plus-6 rating through 54 contests this season. The window to buy low on Barzal in a trade is running out, especially after a performance like Thursday's.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Sets new career high in GWG
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Barzal scored the game-winning goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.
He redirected a Brock Nelson feed past Carter Hart midway through the second period to give the Islanders a 2-0 lead that Semyon Varlamov was able to make hold up. Barzal is more known for his playmaking that his sniping and hasn't reached the 20-goal mark in a season since 2017-18, but the 25-year-old is making his tallies count this season. He's already set a new career high with five game-winners, despite scoring only 13 goals through 52 games.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Brushes twine in victory
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Barzal found the back of the net in Monday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.
Barzal put some lumber on a Noah Dobson shot and deflected the puck into the cage for his 13th goal and 44th point of the season. He's been clutch with five game-winning goals, and the addition of Bo Horvat -- formerly the Canucks captain -- figures to be a major boon to Barzal down the stretch.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: First goal in 11 games
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Barzal scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 overtime win Saturday over the Golden Knights.
There were 32 seconds remaining when he faked a one-timer, skated into the top of the right circle, and went blocker side on Logan Thompson. The goal was a welcome relief for Barzal, who had just one assist in the previous 10 games and hadn't scored in the same span. Still, the offensive wizard has 43 points, including 12 goals, in 51 games this season and could see his point totals go up if the Isles trade for a bonafide scoring threat before the deadline.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Scoreless in six straight
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Barzal hasn't registered a point since sitting out a game Jan. 6 with a lower-body injury.
There is no word on whether the injury is related to the lack of production from Barzal or if he's simply in a slump. Barzal has 11 goals and 30 assists in 46 games this season. The assists and points lead the Islanders, while he's fourth on the team in goals. The Islanders need more from Barzal, but a lack of scoring wingers for him to set up has seemingly hurt his production. The center's supporting cast may not change this season unless the team is willing to make a big trade before the March 3 deadline.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Expected to play Tuesday
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Barzal (lower body) is expected to be available to play Tuesday versus Dallas, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.
Barzal returned to the top line during Monday's practice after being a late scratch for Friday's contest against Calgary. He leads the Islanders with 30 assists and 41 points in 40 games this season.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Unavailable Friday
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Barzal (lower body) will not suit up Friday against Calgary, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Barzal was a late scratch Friday, and it's unclear how severe his injury is, though he's currently considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old has 41 points through 40 games, including 10 over his last seven contests. Ross Johnston will enter Friday's lineup.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Extends scoring streak in loss
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Barzal scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Edmonton.
Barzal cut the Oilers' lead to 2-1 in the second period, beating Jack Campbell with a wrist shot from the circle. The goal extends Barzal's scoring streak to five games, and he's tallied 10 points (seven goals, three assists) in his last seven contests. Barzal now has 11 goals and 30 assists through 40 games this season.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Reaches 40-point mark
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Barzal scored a goal, added two assists and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Canucks.
One of Barzal's assists came on the power play. The center has racked up six goals and three helpers over his last six outings. He's up to 10 tallies, 40 points (16 on the power play), 92 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 39 contests overall. Barzal remains one of the Islanders' most talented forwards, though he hasn't maintained a point-per-game since his rookie year, when he had 85 points in 82 outings in 2017-18.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Nets 100th goal in 400th game
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Barzal scored a goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken.
One game, two milestones -- Barzal scored his 100th career goal in his 400th game Sunday. He didn't get much on a shot set up by Casey Cizikas' centering pass, but it was enough to fool Martin Jones. That was it for the Islanders' offense in the loss. Barzal has 348 points over parts of seven seasons in blue and orange. He's scored six of his nine goals this year over his last eight games, and he's up to 37 points, 91 shots and a plus-6 rating through 38 outings.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Nets milestone PP tally
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Barzal scored the game-winning goal during Thursday's 2-1 victory over the visiting Blue Jackets.
Barzal, who has collected four tallies in four games, scored off a second-period one-timer from the left face-off circle, giving the Islanders a 2-0 advantage. The 25-year-old center earned his 100th career power-play point and remains one tally shy of reaching the century mark. Barzal, who added two shots and two blocks Thursday, converted the Islanders' first power-play marker in 28 chances.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Nets a pair Tuesday
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Barzal scored two goals on five shots in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Penguins.
Barzal scored the eventual game-winner a minute into the second period, ripping a one-timer from the circle to give the Islanders a 2-1 lead. He'd add a second tally later in the frame after jumping on a loose puck in front of the net. Barzal now has eight goals and 28 assists through 36 games this season.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Two points in loss
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Barzal logged a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
Barzal beat Igor Shesterkin on a breakaway to give the Islanders a 2-1 lead early in the second period. He'd add an assist on Alexander Romanov's tally later in the frame. Barzal came into Thursday's contest on a cold spell, logging just one point in his previous five games. The 25-year-old center now has five goals and 28 assists through 34 games this season.
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Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Finds twine Friday
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Barzal scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Coyotes.
Barzal put the Islanders up 2-0 at 13:33 of the first period. The goal was his first in six games, and he now has two tallies and three assists through seven outings in December. While he's at only four goals on the season, he's added 27 helpers in 31 contests, ranking sixth in the league in assists. The center has picked up 75 shots on net and a plus-1 rating while logging top-line minutes.
