Cizikas (illness) will be a game-time decision versus the Senators on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

With zero points in his last nine contests, Cizikas's potential return is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. If the 31-year-old center can't give it a go Tuesday, Otto Koivula is the most likely player to step into the lineup in Cizikas's stead.

Cizikas is not expected to practice Monday because of a non-COVID illness.

EDGE Analysis

Cizikas has accounted for 13 points, 64 shots on goal and 127 hits in 55 games this season. His status for Tuesday's game against Ottawa is unclear at this time. As a result, the Islanders brought up Otto Koivula from AHL Bridgeport on Monday.

Cizikas was centering Matt Martin and either Ross Johnston or Hudson Fasching (lower body) during practice Sunday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports

EDGE Analysis

Cizikas had been playing wing on one of the top two lines in the last few games. The recent acquisition of Bo Horvat via trade will allow Cizikas to move back to his customary fourth-line role, which is more befitting of his physical play style.

Cizikas was scoreless as the Islanders lost 4-1 to the Bruins on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Islanders are in a massive goal-scoring slump at this time. They have only lit the lamp 11 times in their last seven games and have won only once. Cizikas only has four goals and 12 points in 45 games this season. He's not the answer to the team's goal-scoring problems. Cizikas is on the team to provide energy as he centers Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck; their job is to hit anything in a different-colored jersey. Cizikas is on pace to have his best season point-wise since 2018-19, but that may not be enough to get him or the team to where they want to go.

Cizikas scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Cizikas ended a seven-game goal drought with his third-period insurance marker. He's earned three points over his last two outings and now has 10 points, 43 shots on net 82 hits, 40 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 38 contests overall. Cizikas is playing a large role while the Islanders' forward group remains banged up, but he'll likely be back on the fourth line when the team's health improves.

Cizikas posted an assist and four hits in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Cizikas made a centering pass to set up Mathew Barzal for the Islanders' lone goal. The helper snapped a six-game point drought for Cizikas, who has spent virtually all of his career as a bottom-six center. It's unclear how long he'll stick on the top line, but the Islanders' injury situation has clearly made head coach Lane Lambert get creative with his forwards. Cizikas has two goals, six assists, 42 shots on net, 82 hits, 40 PIM and 28 blocked shots through 37 contests.

Cizikas (upper body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Pittsburgh, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cizikas is expected to move to the wing Tuesday, skating on the third line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Zach Parise. Cizikas has picked up two goals and seven points through 34 contests this season.

Cizikas (upper body) will miss Friday's game against Florida, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

EDGE Analysis

Cizikas was injured during Thursday's contest versus the Rangers. He has two goals and seven points in 34 games while averaging 13:04 of ice time this season. Aatu Raty, who was recalled from the AHL on Friday, will draw into the lineup.

Cizikas was listed Friday as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Cizikas left in the second period of Thursday's game against the Rangers. He has two goals and seven points in 34 games while averaging 13:04 of ice time this season. It's not yet clear if there's any chance of the 31-year-old playing Friday versus Florida.

Cizikas (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Rangers and did not return. Head coach Lane Lambert had no update on his status after the game, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cizikas exited in the second period. He logged a hit in 7:31 of ice time. The Islanders play again Friday versus the Panthers, but it's unclear if Cizikas will be able to shake off his injury in time to suit up.