Ritchie logged a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

A lower-body injury cost Ritchie six of the Islanders' last seven games before the Olympic break, though he was able to return before the pause. The 21-year-old is currently handling middle-six minutes with power-play time for the Islanders. He's at 16 points, 51 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 42 appearances, so his value in dynasty formats is higher than in redraft leagues.

Ritchie (lower body) will return to the lineup Thursday in New Jersey, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was thought that the Islanders would sit Ritchie one more game in order to give him the extra time off during the Olympic break, but Ritchie is expected to see second-line time between Emil Heineman and Jonathan Drouin, as well as first-unit power-play time. Ritchie had seven goals and 15 points in 40 games prior to missing six games with his injury.

Ritichie (lower body) will not return the lineup until after the Olympic break, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ritchie has missed the last three games and will miss at least the next four contests. He attempted to skate on his own earlier in the week, but it did not go well. As a result, the Islanders will sit him out through the break. Ritchie has seven goals and eight assists through 40 games this season.

Ritchie (lower body) will not be in action for Wednesday's clash with the Rangers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Ritchie was deemed day-to-day with his lower-body problem, a return to the lineup against the Rangers on Thursday in the second half of the back-to-back seems unlikely. Prior to getting hurt, Ritchie had produced four assists in his last five outings, which should be enough get him back into the lineup despite the team's acquisition of Ondrej Palat from New Jersey on Tuesday.

Ritchie won't play against the Flyers on Monday and is considered day-to-day because of a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Ritchie has recorded seven goals, 15 points, 51 shots and a minus-5 rating over 40 appearances this season. The right-shot forward's next opportunity to suit up will be at home versus the Rangers on Wednesday.

Ritchie scored a goal in Tuesday's 9-0 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Ritchie has scored in three of the last four games. The 20-year-old is playing on the third line, but he's starting to find a rhythm, though that could be tough to sustain without a substantial boost in ice time -- he's averaging 12:23 per game since the start of December and 11:55 on the season. Ritchie has seven goals, four assists, 37 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 32 appearances.

Ritchie scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Mammoth.

EDGE Analysis

Ritchie has scored in back-to-back games since he was scratched versus the Blue Jackets on Sunday. If head coach Patrick Roy was looking to send a message to the 20-year-old, it appears to have been received well. Ritchie could get a bump in usage if Bo Horvat (lower body) misses time after leaving Thursday's contest. Ritchie is up to six goals, 10 points, 34 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 30 appearances this season.

Ritchie scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Ritchie was scratched Sunday versus the Blue Jackets, but he stepped into a third-line role for Tuesday's contest. He made a quick impact, opening the scoring at 2:56 of the first period. The 20-year-old has chipped in some depth scoring while primarily featuring in a bottom-six spot so far. He's at five goals, four assists, 32 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 29 appearances.

Ritchie scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 shootout win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Ritchie put the Isles up 2-0 in the first period off the rush. Anthony Duclair dropped the puck to him inside the left circle, and he ripped a wrist shot past Jonas Johansson's blocker. Ritchie has two goals and two assists in his last seven games (seven shots). Overall, first-round pick from 2023 has four goals, three assists and 28 shots in 23 games this season.

Ritchie scored a power-play goal Saturday in a 2-0 win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

It was a slick little move that caught Jonas Johansson flat-footed. On a power play, an Islanders point shot caromed off the end boards to Ritchie, who put his stick between his legs and banked the puck off Johansson and into the net from the left post. Richie's goal was the game-winner. It's the rookie's first career power-play marker and third goal this season (19 games).