Clutterbuck comes into the game Saturday versus the Penguins having gone nine straight contests without registering a point.

EDGE Analysis

While no one expects Clutterbuck to be an offensive machine, nine straight games without as much as a helper is cause for concern. What might worry the Isles even more than the lack of offense from Clutterbuck is that he has a rating of minus-2 during that span. All is not lost, however, as the Islanders are 7-2 during this span.

Clutterbuck scored his third goal of the season in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The fourth-liner must be taking pointers from Mathew Barzal, as Clutterbuck's tally Sunday was a beauty. Sprung for a partial breakaway, the 33-year-old beat Jonas Johansson top shelf on the backhand with a slick move that gave the Buffalo goalie no chance. Clutterbuck typically doesn't supply much offense and hasn't recorded double-digit goals in a season since 2015-16, but he now has a two-game goal streak and three-game point streak going.

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) will play in Tuesday's game versus the Devils, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck is back on the fourth line after missing the past two games. The 33-year-old has put up five points and 57 hits through 19 contests this season.

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Penguins, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck skated with the team Sunday, so he's not expected to miss much more time. Head coach Barry Trotz even said that Clutterbuck would play if this was a playoff game. In turn, he's on track to return at some point this week.

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Penguins, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck was considered a game-time decision, but he'll end up missing his first game of the year. Michael Dal Colle (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and he'll likely take Clutterbuck's place in the lineup.

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) will be game-time decision for the Islanders on Saturday versus the Penguins, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck only played a little over three minutes in the Islanders 7-2 victory over Boston on Thursday before suffering the injury. He didn't practice Friday but still has yet to be scratched for the game Saturday. The Islanders have back-to-back games versus the Penguins Saturday and Sunday and may elect to sit Clutterbuck Saturday to give him another 24 hours to heal and be ready to play Sunday.

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) didn't practice on Friday with the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck had to leave the game Thursday versus the Bruins due to the injury and isn't expected to play Saturday against the Penguins. The Islanders haven't listed the exact nature of the injury or when they expect him to return, only stated that he received treatment for the injury Friday. The good news is that Clutterbuck is not expected to be out of the lineup long term, which is important as the Islanders were only a .500 team when he missed time last season.

Clutterbuck (undisclosed) will not return to Thursday's game versus the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck was injured in the first period and didn't appear in the second. He was ultimately ruled out for the game during the second intermission. It's unclear how the winger was hurt. The Islanders' next game is Saturday versus the Penguins -- there should be an update on Clutterbuck's status prior to that contest.

Clutterbuck scored a goal on his only shot and doled out four assists Saturday in a 4-3 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

After nine scoreless games to start the season, Clutterbuck finally landed in the goal-scoring column when he converted a Casey Cizikas centering feed on the doorstep. It was an important tally, too, tying the game at 3-3 midway through the third period. The 33-year-old is a role player for the Islanders who hasn't reached double digits in goals since 2015-16.

Clutterbuck only has two points, both assists, and a rating of minus-3 in nine games this season.

EDGE Analysis

Clutterbuck is just another forward for the Islanders who can't put the puck in the net. The Islanders only have four players who have scored more than one goal this season, and three of those play on the top line. Clutterbuck only had seven points in 37 games last season, so it's probably not fair to expect anything more than that this season, but the minus rating is a concern. Clutterbuck has admitted that he doesn't have feeling in three fingers after suffering nerve damage when cut by a skate last season. While this doesn't excuse his struggles this season, it may be the reason for them.