Pageau (lower body) is unavailable for Saturday's game versus the Sabres, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau will miss a second straight game due to the injury. The 32-year-old's absence will be covered by defenseman Grant Hutton on Saturday, as the Islanders opt to play seven blueliners and 11 forwards. Simon Holmstrom figures to take on a larger role up front in Pageau's absence.

Pageau was a late scratch for Friday's game against Washington because of a lower-body injury, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau took part in the warmups and even skated on the top line with Anders Lee and Bo Horvat, so his absence comes as a surprise. Matt Martin, who was initially projected to be a healthy scratch, is in the lineup. Simon Holmstrom is likely to take Pageau's place on the first line. The 32-year-old Pageau has five goals and 10 points in 23 appearances in 2024-25.

Pageau posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Pageau's first point in five games, though the Islanders have scored just nine times in that span. The 32-year-old remains in a top-line role as the team awaits the returns of Anthony Duclair (leg) and Mathew Barzal (upper body). Pageau has produced 10 points, 39 shots on net, 47 hits and a minus-2 rating across 22 appearances and offers some upside as a depth forward in fantasy.

Pageau scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau is up to four goals and two assists over seven contests in November. The 32-year-old tied the game at 1-1 with his tally Thursday. He's earned nine points (two on the power play) with 33 shots on net, 37 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 17 outings this season, though Pageau continue to find success in a top-line role while covering for Mathew Barzal (upper body).

Pageau notched a pair of assists and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau is up to five points over six contests in November after assisting on both of Anders Lee's goals in the third period. The 32-year-old Pageau has benefited from a top-line role since Mathew Barzal (upper body) landed on long-term injured reserve. Through 16 outings overall, Pageau has eight points, 31 shots on net, 36 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating.

Pageau scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau has three goals over four contests in November, which corresponds to when he replaced Mathew Barzal (upper body) on the top line. Pageau's 17:12 of ice time Thursday was his lowest total in a game since his promotion. The 31-year-old has four goals, two assists, 29 shots on net, 30 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 14 contests. He's worth a look in fantasy for points, shots and hits as long as he's in the top six, which could be a while since both Barzal and Anthony Duclair (leg) are on long-term injured reserve with absences expected to last into December.

Pageau scored his third goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout victory over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau netted the game-tying goal after being set up by Bo Horvat to tie the score at 3-3 in the final frame. Pageau added five shots, two hits and an even plus-minus rating in 20:45 of ice time. The right-shot forward is currently slotted in on the top line and No. 2 power-play unit, and through 13 games, Pageau has compiled three goals, two assists, 26 shots, 29 hits, seven blocks and a minus-3 rating.

Pageau scored his second goal of the season in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau's second goal of 2024-25 held up as the game-winner after he gave the Islanders a 4-2 lead at the 8:08 mark of the third period. He compiled three shots, two PIM, five blocks, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 21:28 of ice time. The right-shot forward moved up to the top line and first power-play unit in Friday's win due to the absence of Mathew Barzal (upper body). The 31-year-old Pageau has collected two goals, two assists, 20 shots, seven blocks, 26 hits, two PIM and a minus-1 rating through 11 appearances this season.

Pageau notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau earned his first power-play point of the year on an Anders Lee tally in the first period. The 31-year-old Pageau has a total of three points, 13 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-2 rating over seven contests. The defensive center continues to play on the third line at even strength, though he'll have a bit more upside as long as he's on the top power-play unit.

Pageau scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Pageau was able to put the Islanders ahead briefly with a third-period tally on a rebound from a Simon Holmstrom shot. Pageau has scored at least one shorthanded goal in six straight seasons, and he has 21 such tallies in his career. The defensive center's production took a step back with 33 points in 82 regular-season games last year, but with the Islanders looking to produce more offense in 2024-25, a rising tide may lift all ships. Pageau is also a steady source of hits and could feature on the second power-play unit throughout the year.