Islanders forward Mathew Barzal sidelined indefinitely with injury

reuters.com February 3, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is out indefinitely due to a lower-body injury. He sustained the injury while blocking a shot in a recent game against Tampa Bay. Barzal, 27, has recorded six goals and 14 assists in 30 games this season. He previously spent time on long-term injured reserve for an upper-body injury. Defenseman Scott Mayfield is also dealing with a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. He has seven points in 50 games this season.


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