Pulock is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks with a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Sebastian Aho will likely have a regular spot in the Islanders' lineup until Pulock, who's picked up two helpers through 12 games this campaign, is ready to return. Given the expected length of Pulock's absence, look for him to be placed on injured reserve in the coming days.

Pulock (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Pulock will be reevaluated once the Islanders return to New York. Noah Dobson will enter the lineup and should also take over Pulock's power-play duties for Tuesday's contest.

Pulock has yet to register a goal or an assist in six games this season for the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Pulock was also a disappointment during the COVID-19 shortened campaign last season as he only had two goals and 17 points in 56 games. This comes after he posted three straight seasons of 10, nine, and 10 goals and averaged almost 35 points per season. The Islanders need offense from their blueline, especially with the trade of Nick Leddy during the offseason. They expect Pulock, with his rocket for a shot, to help with the offense, but so far, that hasn't been the case.

Pulock and the Islanders have agreed to an eight-year contract extension, Darren Dreger of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the exact amount of the extension is unknown, the final tally is expected to come in just south of $50 million. Pulock has thrived under the defensive system of coach Barry Trotz. He will now be a mainstay on defense for the Islanders along with Scott Mayfield, Adam Pelech, and Noah Dobson.

Pulock registered a goal on three shots and added three hits Sunday in a 2-1 win over the Lightning in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Pulock scored what turned out to be the winning goal, firing a shot from the point that Andrei Vasilevskiy could only get a piece of despite having a clear look at it. The goal, Pulock's fourth of the playoffs, gave the Islanders a 2-0 lead just under six minutes into the third period. The veteran defenseman has provided six points through 13 playoff games.

Pulock scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Bruins in Game 6. He also provided four hits and four blocks.

EDGE Analysis

Pulock rounded out the scoring with 48 seconds remaining in the third period, banking one off the boards from deep in his own zone that found its way into the open net. It was the third goal of the playoffs for Pulock, who has totaled five points and 20 shots in 12 contests.

Pulock scored a goal on two shots and was plus-4 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Penguins in Game 6. He also contributed three blocks and two PIM.

EDGE Analysis

Pulock buried a one-timer from the point to give the Islanders a 4-3 lead 8:48 into the second period. The goal, his second of the series, held up as the game-winner. Pulock totaled three points and 10 shots with a plus-3 rating across six games.

Pulock scored a goal on three shots and added three blocks Saturday in a 4-1 win over Pittsburgh in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

He registered the eventual game-winner 14:51 into the second period, jumping on a rebound above the left circle and banking a shot off the skate of Pittsburgh defenseman Cody Ceci. The goal, Pulock's first of the playoffs, gave the Islanders a 2-0 cushion heading into the second intermission. Pulock has two points and five shots on goal through four games, posting a minus-1 rating.

Pulock has a rating of minus-3 during the first three games of the postseason.

EDGE Analysis

The biggest gaffe for Pulock has likely been his flub on a pass in Game 2 that directly led to the first goal of the game by the Penguins, a game they ended up losing by one goal. Pulock had a rating of plus-15 this season.

Pulock scored a goal on four shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to Buffalo on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pulock snapped a point shot through traffic that eluded Buffalo netminder Michael Houser, giving the Islanders a 2-1 lead 3:44 into the second period. It was Pulock's second goal of the season and snapped his 10-game point streak. The 26-year-old defenseman has just 16 points in 53 games this season, but he's been more active offensively as of late, firing 13 shots on goal over his last three outings, his best three-game stretch in that category all year.