Pageau (lower body) is expected to suit up for Game 2 against the Hurricanes on Monday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau was banged up and couldn't play in Game 1, but he'll limit that absence to just one game. The veteran forward tallied 11 goals and 33 points while dressing in all 82 games during the regular season. He was held to three points over his final 10 appearances.

Pageau (lower body) could be a game-time decision for Game 2 against Carolina on Monday, Sean Roarke of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau missed Game 1 after suffering a lower-body injury early in the Islanders' regular-season finale against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The 31-year-old forward had 11 goals and 33 points this season in a middle-six role. If Pageau ultimately can't suit up, Simon Holmstrom would likely remain in the lineup.

Pageau (lower body) won't play in Game 1 against Carolina on Saturday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau will miss at least one contest after getting hurt in the Islanders' regular-season finale against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. He notched 11 goals and 33 points in 82 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. Pageau will be replaced by Simon Holmstrom in Saturday's lineup.

Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, coach Patrick Roy said Pageau (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's playoff opener versus Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau was injured Wednesday versus the Penguins in the final game of the regular season. He completed the year with 11 goals, 22 assists, 101 shots on net and 196 hits in 82 outings. Should Pageau be unavailable Saturday, expect to see Simon Holmstrom enter the lineup.

Pageau's (lower body) status for Game 1 versus Carolina on Saturday is questionable, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau was injured in the first period Wednesday against Pittsburgh and did not return. He finished the regular season with 33 points in 82 games. Should Pageau be unable to go Saturday, look for Simon Holmstrom to enter the lineup on the fourth line.

Pageau (undisclosed) exited Wednesday's game versus the Penguins after sustaining an injury in the first period, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Islanders are likely taking a cautious approach with the two-way center in the last game before the postseason. Pageau will wrap up the regular season with 33 points while playing in all 82 games for the first time since 2016-17.

Pageau scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old center jumped on a loose puck and slid it past Anthony Stolarz midway through the second period, giving the Isles their first and only lead of the game. Pageau's last multi-point performance came March 2, and on the season he's produced 10 goals and 30 points in 72 contests. He's also tied his career high with 175 hits, and his 72 blocked shots has him seven back of matching his personal best in that category as well.

Pageau notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau set up Noah Dobson's goal 19 seconds into the game. With a goal and three assists over three games in March, it's already been a more productive month for Pageau than February was -- he had just two points over 10 outings last month. The 31-year-old center is up to 26 points, 76 shots on net, 156 hits, 58 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 62 appearances. He should continue to log middle-six minutes as a strong defensive center.

Pageau earned two assists in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The helpers are nice and all, but Pageau still has only 24 points through 60 games as a middle-six contributor with a role on the secondary man-advantage unit. It doesn't help that in this campaign, he's averaging only 1.22 shots per game compared to a 1.76 rate between eight years with the Senators and five years running for the Isles. Pageau does have a goal and five assists shorthanded in 2023-24, but it comes at the expense of a single power-play point. All told, Pageau is best viewed as an option in deep leagues.

Pageau recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau has three points over his last five games, an improvement compared to a stretch in which he had one goal across 11 outings. The center set up Noah Dobson's opening tally in the first period. Pageau remains on the third line with the Islanders' forward group at nearly full health. The 31-year-old has managed 21 points, 63 shots on net, 109 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 51 outings, seeing time in all situations.