Clutterbuck admitted Monday that he still doesn't have feeling in three of his fingers, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The loss of feeling comes from the nerve damage that Clutterbuck suffered when he was cut by a skate on Dec. 19, 2019. The injury cost him three months and it's still unknown at this time if the nerve damage is permanent. While all of that sounds ominous, Clutterbuck also states that he feels better now than when he first returned in March and is ready to start the season.

Clutterbuck has suffered a couple of major injuries the past two seasons for the Islanders, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck had major back surgery in 2019 and then had his wrist cut by a skate in December of 2019. When healthy Matt Martin, Casey Cizikas, and Clutterbuck are the engine that makes the Islanders team run smoothly. This team is built on goaltending, defense, and playing hard-nosed hockey. When one or two of Martin, Cizikas, and Clutterbuck are out of the lineup, their identity is lost and they struggle to play their game. Sure, this line is considered to be the fourth line, but it's the most important one on the team.

Clutterbuck scored a goal on five shots, dished four hits and added 10 PIM in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck opened the scoring with his second postseason tally 12:58 into the first period. The goal was his third point in the last five games and fourth point in 18 appearances overall. The physical winger has added 65 hits and 12 PIM in the playoffs.

Clutterbuck (lower body) had three shots and six hits in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck went down with a lower-body injury in Game 1 but was right back in the lineup Tuesday, playing his customary abrasive game on New York's fourth line. He still has real-life utility but is not a fantasy factor. He has a goal and two assists in 17 playoff games.

Clutterbuck (lower body) will be in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 matchup against Tampa Bay, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck was considered a game-time call while dealing with the lower-body issue, but as evidenced by this news, he's ready to assume his usual fourth-line role. The 32-year-old hasn't produced much from a fantasy perspective in the bubble, however, supplying three points and dishing out 55 hits across 12:56 of average ice time in 16 contests.

According to coach Barry Trotz, Clutterbuck (lower body) could be an option for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Lightning, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck, who suffered a lower-body injury during Monday's blowout loss in Game 1, will evidently be re-assessed Wednesday ahead of puck drop, which means his availability could boil down to a game-time decision. If Clutterbuck's unable to go, Michael Dal Colle or Derick Brassard will likely take his spot in the lineup.

Clutterbuck (lower body) left Game 1 against the Lightning on Monday with an injury, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck briefly returned for a shift in the third period but limped back to the locker room right after leaving the ice. The 32-year-old forward will be questionable for Game 2 on Wednesday.

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) had one shot and two hits in a 4-0 win over Philadelphia in Game 1 on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The rugged winger missed Game 5 against Washington with his undisclosed ailment but returned Monday to log 13:29 of ice time. Clutterbuck is strictly a bottom-six role player for the Islanders and had just three goals and four assists in the regular season. He has one goal and 10 shots in nine playoff contests.

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) is available for Monday's Game 1 versus the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Clutterbuck registered just one point and 10 shots in eight postseason contests prior to getting hurt, he's far from a lock for the lineup Monday. Still, the Ontario native dished out 20 hits in those games and will add a level pf physicality that will be needed against Philadelphia.

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) won't suit up for Thursday's Game 5 against the Capitals, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck came into the contest a game-time decision, but the forward isn't on the ice for warmups, signaling his omission from the lineup. The veteran has just one point in eight contests this postseason while averaging 12:13 of ice time, so his absence won't affect much from a fantasy perspective. In his stead, look for Ross Johnston or Michael Dal Colle to enter the lineup on the fourth line.