Mathew Barzal News

Barzal continues to work his way back from a knee injury that kept him out of training camp. The Islanders have yet to provide any kind of timeline on his return to the lineup, but initial reports did not suggest he would miss the entire first month of the season. That said, his presence at practice, albeit in a non-contact jersey, is an encouraging sign for the Islanders.

Barzal continues to work his way back from a knee injury that kept him out of training camp. He skated on his own on Thursday, which is a sign that he is getting closer to returning to practice with his teammates. The Islanders have yet to provide any kind of timeline on his return to the lineup.

Islanders' head coach Pete DeBoer said that Barzal is attending all of the meetings, but not on the ice yet. He said Barzal will be on the ice "around the corner," essentially ruling him out for Wednesday's season opener.

Barzal did not pass his physical at the start of training camp as he works his way back from a left knee injury. Moving him to the Injured Non-Roster list means he does not count against the 23-man roster required by Monday at 5pm, but it also allows him to be activated and play whenever he's back to 100 percent.

The Islanders opened training camp by announcing that Barzal would not skate for two weeks to tend to an undisclosed injury, but they quickly lessened the severity of the issues, announcing that he could still be an option on opening night. The 29-year-old forward scored 72 points (19G / 53A) in 81 games last season. Whether or not he draws into the lineup on opening night, it appears his injury is not a long-term concern for the team.

The Islanders released a statement that said that Barzal will not skate the next two weeks due to aggravation of a prior injury that has caused some inflammation. The added that they expect him "back in the lineup as soon as possible." With the Islanders' season opener exactly two weeks away, expect Barzal to miss some games to open the season.

Barzal is likely battling a nagging injury, as he was a game-time decision earlier this week as well, despite still drawing into the lineup. The 28-year-old Barzal is riding a five-game point streak, scoring five points (1G / 4A).

Barzal is likely battling a nagging injury, as he was a game-time decision earlier this week as well, despite still drawing into the lineup. The 28-year-old Barzal is riding a five-game point streak, scoring five points (1G / 4A), and hopes he will be able to suit up again on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks.

Barzal did not participate at the Islanders' morning skate on Tuesday, but could be an option in the evening against the Detroit Red Wings. The Islanders, already without Bo Horvat (lower body), can ill-afford to also be without Barzal. The 28-year-old Barzal has 25 points (9G / 16A) in 32 games this season.

Islanders' head coach Patrick Roy stated that Barzal was a healthy scratch on Thursday for disciplinary reasons after being late to morning skate. The 28-year-old Barzal will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals, looking to build on his eight points (2G / 6A) in nine games this season.

Islanders' head coach Patrick Roy stated that Barzal will be a healthy scratch for disciplinary reasons after being late to morning skate. The 28-year-old Barzal has eight points (2G / 6A) in nine games this season. Emil Heineman will be the main beneficiary in Barzal's absence, moving up to the team's top powerplay unit.

Barzal did not play in New York's 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Sunday and will be sidelined indefinitely due to a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old Barzal has already missed significant time this season due to injuries and has only played 30 games, scoring 20 points (6G / 14A).