Drouin (illness) was back at practice ahead of Monday's matchup against Washington, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin looks set to return to the lineup after missing out versus the Predators on Saturday due to an illness. The 30-year-old forward is currently mired in a 31-game goal drought, and he hasn't recorded a point over his last nine outings. Drouin's offensive struggles will likely see him miss the 40-point threshold for the second straight year.

Drouin (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Predators, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Max Shabanov will replace Drouin in the lineup. It's unclear at this time if Drouin will be able to play Monday versus the Capitals. The 30-year-old Drouin is in the midst of a nine-game point drought.

Drouin notched two assists and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin has started January with three helpers over two games. He had just one assist over nine outings in December, though he lost five contests to a back injury. Drouin now has 19 points, 51 shots on net, 17 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 36 appearances. He's still got fantasy appeal as long as he stays in the top six and on the first power-play unit, but he's far from being a must-have player.

Drouin recorded an assist and put a shot in goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin chipped in with a secondary helper on Emil Heineman's goal within the first five minutes of the opening period. With the helper, Drouin is up to 13 assists, 16 points and 40 shots on net through 28 games this season. With Kyle Palmieri (knee) out for the season, Drouin should play elevated responsibilities, and he has recorded at least 20 minutes of ice time in both games he has appeared in since his return from a back injury. His move up to the top line displayed the confidence that the Isles' coaching staff has in the 30-year-old winger, who scored 56 points in 79 regular-season games just two years ago. Drouin is a buy-low candidate in fantasy with high upside if he can retain his new role.

Drouin (back) is participating at Friday's optional practice and is slated to return to action Saturday versus Tampa Bay, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin was in a slump prior to getting hurt, as he had only one assist in a nine-game span from Nov. 16 - Dec. 2. Overall, the 30-year-old has three goals and 12 assists in 26 appearances. He should slot back as a top-six forward upon his return.

Drouin (back) will not be in the lineup against Anaheim on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin has been out of action for the Isles' last four contests and will now be on the shelf for a fifth. Prior to suffering his back injury, the 30-year-old center was mired in a nine-game goal drought during which he registered one assist, 17 shots and six blocks while averaging 18:52 of ice time. With Drouin on the shelf, the Isles have shifted Jean-Gabriel Pageau to the wing on the second line for Mathew Barzal.

Drouin (back) isn't expected to play against Vegas on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin is poised to miss his fourth straight game, but he did skate on his own with skills coach Troy Stevens on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Drouin has three goals, 15 points and 38 shots on net across 26 appearances this season.

Drouin (back) didn't accompany the Islanders on the team's two-game road trip, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin is recovering from a minor tweak, but he will miss at least Saturday's matchup against Tampa Bay and Sunday's contest versus Florida. He has registered three goals, 12 assists and 38 shots on net across 26 appearances this season. Maxim Tsyplakov will remain in the top six due to Drouin's absence.

Drouin (back) is day-to-day and will travel on the Islanders' two-game road trip to Florida this weekend, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin was a late scratch Thursday against the Avalanche, as Maxim Tsyplakov took his spot in the lineup. Head coach Patrick Roy said Friday that Drouin woke up with the injury. Drouin has three goals and 12 assists in 26 appearances this season. He could return to action as early as Saturday versus Tampa Bay.

Drouin (lower body) was a late scratch for Thursday's game against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin has three goals and 15 points in 26 outings this season. He's considered day-to-day, so it remains to be seen if he'll play Saturday or Sunday against Tampa Bay or Florida, respectively. Maxim Tsyplakov, who might have otherwise been a healthy scratch Thursday, is in the lineup against the Avalanche.