Mathew Barzal's injury has Islanders on ropes

Mathew Barzal's injury has Islanders on the ropes, but they'll fight back
Both Barzal and Mayfield were injured in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime road win against the Lightning. Barzal, who missed 21 games from Nov. 1-Dec. 12 with an upper-body injury, could not put weight on his left leg after blocking a shot late in the third period.
Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Expected to miss about six weeks
Expected to miss about six weeks
Islanders’ Mathew Barzal undergoes minor procedure on kneecap: report
Islanders star Mathew Barzal underwent a minor procedure on his injured kneecap this week. The normal recovery time for the procedure is roughly six weeks, which would put him around a late March return if there aren’t any setbacks along the way,
Islanders place Mathew Barzal on IR with lower body injury
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders placed Mathew Barzal on injured reserve on Tuesday with a lower body injury. Barzal, who missed 21 days earlier this season with an upper body injury ...
Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Shifted to IR
In typical Islanders' fashion, the club hasn't given a clear update on when the 27-year-old British Columbia native might be ready to return to the lineup, but at a minimum, it won't be until after the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Islanders Proving They Can Pivot With Barzal Out
If there’s any team that needs a break in the NHL at the moment, it’s the New York Islanders. They’ve powered through injuries to remain in the hunt for a playoff spot and the 4 Nations Face-Off will give them a few weeks to get some skaters back.
Islanders' Roy drawing inspiration from Rocky during Barzal's injury absence
Roy's comments come one day after the Islanders announced Barzal would be out indefinitely due to a lower-body injury. He ...
Islanders Patrick Roy Goes The 'Rocky' Route When Asked About Life Without Barzal, Again
The Islanders have been without Barzal before. To stay in the race, they must keep fighting, like Rocky did against Apollo.
Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Expected to miss six weeks
Barzal had a procedure done on his kneecap Thursday and is expected to miss about six weeks, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports Saturday. Barzal has six goals and 20 points in 30 appearances in 2024-25.