Duclair delivered two assists, including one on the power play, in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Duclair has three assists in his last three games. But overall, he has struggled with just one goal and five assists in his last 19 games. And the power-play assist was his first with power-play point since Oct. 11, a span of 31 games. Keep him on the wire. It's clear that Duclair's 31 goals and 58 points in 74 games in 2021-22 were lightning in a bottle.

Duclair scored a goal Tuesday in a 2-1 win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

It stood as the game-winning marker. Early in the third, Duclair poked the puck away from Pontus Holmberg to teammate Calum Ritchie, who quickly whipped it back to the winger. Duclair one-timed it from the edge of the left circle and beat Andrei Vasilevskiy blocker side. It was Duclair's first goal since Nov. 4 (14 games; four assists). The 30-year-old Duclair has just four goals and five assists in 27 games this season, and he needs to be left on the wire. His opportunity to step into a scoring role on the Island simply hasn't worked.

Duclair had two assists and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-0 win against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Duclair had a hand in the goals scored by Jonathan Drouin and Anders Lee. The 30-year-old Duclair is up to three assists and six points across 15 games this season. His second season with the Islanders is off to a better start than last year, when he posted 11 points across 44 games. Duclair likely won't have value outside of deeper leagues that put a premium on points, and there are likely better options on the waiver wire unless he can recapture the form he had two seasons ago between San Jose and Tampa Bay.

Duclair scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Duclair put the Isles up 1-0 early in the second period with a quick turnaround shot that beat Jeremy Swayman blocker side through a screen. At some point, we all need to give up on the idea that Duclair will ever be the winger he was in Florida in 2021-22. There he put up 31 goals and 58 points in 74 games. Duclair hasn't played a full season since 2015-16, and he's on his eighth franchise. He delivers in small spurts; throw him and his four points (three goals) in 13 games back on the wire.

Duclair scored a goal Saturday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Duclair tapped in a pass through the slot to push the Islanders up 2-0 early in the second period. He has battled consistency issues early in the season, contributing only two goals and one assist through eight games.

Duclair scored a goal and had two shots on net in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Duclair scored his first goal of the season on a power play in the late stages of Saturday's second period. The 30-year-old's first season in Long Island was stymied by injuries a year ago, as he appeared in just 44 games. His 11-point output was a big step back from his 42-point outburst in 2023-24, but Duclair could bounce back if he stays healthy. Skating in the Islanders' top six on the left wing, Duclair is best left off fantasy rosters outside of deeper leagues for now, but his goal-scoring potential makes him a name to watch moving forward.

Duclair (upper body) is slated to play in Friday's preseason game against the Devils, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duclair missed Thursday's preseason game against the Rangers due to his upper-body injury, but he was considered day-to-day and will return to game action in the second half of a back-to-back set. The 30-year-old made 44 regular-season appearances for the Islanders last year and recorded seven goals, four assists, 26 hits and 21 blocked shots while averaging 15:03 of ice time.

Duclair has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Rangers due to an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

While Duclair will be held out against the Rangers on Thursday, he's considered day-to-day. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Friday against the Devils, but it seems likely that he'll be in the mix to return before the start of the regular season.

Duclair (personal) will probably report to training camp in the fall, per Arthur Staple of The Athletic on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Duclair produced seven goals, 11 points, 60 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and 26 hits across 44 appearances before missing the final eight games of the 2024-25 regular season due to a personal matter. He should be in the mix for a top-six role going into the 2025-26 campaign.

Head coach Patrick Roy said Thursday that Duclair has stepped away from the team for personal reasons, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it's not yet clear how long Duclair will be away from the team, Roy said that the 29-year-old needed some time off to reflect and that the Islanders plan to give him all the time he needs. Duclair has made 44 appearances for the Islanders this season, recording seven goals, four assists, 26 hits and 21 blocked shots while averaging 15:03 of ice time.