As expected, Bailey (illness) will be in the lineup against the Rangers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Doug Weight seemed confident following Tuesday's practice that Bailey wouldn't miss any time with this bug and it appears he was corrected. The winger will not only retake his spot on the Isles' top line alongside John Tavares, but also should be back on the No. 1 power-play unit.

Bailey missed practice Tuesday with an illness, but is expected to suit up against the Rangers on Wednesday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite averaging 17:54 of ice time, Bailey is stuck in a 12-game goalless streak. The winger has garnered eight helpers over the stretch, which is a product of playing alongside John Tavares on the Isles' top line. If the 27-year-old can't find his scoring touch soon, coach Doug Weight may start to consider replacing Bailey on Tavares's right side with New York just three points back of a Wild Card spot.

Bailey recorded his second three-point game of the season Thursday against Vancouver, and now has five points in his past three games.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey has been very productive lately and continues to rack up the points. He's already surpassed his previous career-high of 41 points, and now sits just three goals shy of tying his career-high of 15. It's been a long time coming for the former first-round pick, who initially struggled with the speed and strength required to play center in the NHL, but over the past few seasons has carved himself into a fairly dependable two-way winger on the Islanders' top-six. He's been a surprisingly consistent contributor in fantasy this season, and playing alongside John Tavares has helped immensely.

Bailey picked up a pair of assists -- one on an empty-netter -- and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's victory over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Life's grand again for Bailey, who's posted consecutive two-point efforts on the heels of a seven-game slump in which he picked up just one lonely assist. Playing with John Tavares sure has its benefits.

Bailey opened the scoring with an unassisted goal and helped out on a John Tavares tally in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Detroit. He finished plus-2 with two PIM and three shots.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey strung together a spectacular hot streak from mid-January into early February, ripping off 14 points in a span of 12 games. However, he'd gone cold since then, including just one point in seven games coming into Tuesday's action. Nonetheless, he continues to see heavy ice time (including on the power play), which certainly helps with breaking slumps, and playing alongside Tavares certainly never hurt anyone.

Bailey scored a goal and added two assists during Monday's overtime win against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey has caught fire recently with six goals, 14 points and 36 shots over his past 12 games. He's clicked with John Tavares for 3.33 goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five this year, and Bailey also has 10 points with the man advantage while averaging 2:52 of power-play time per game. The 27-year-old winger is worth a look in all fantasy settings because of his assignment and chemistry with Tavares in all situations, and especially since Bailey is also in the midst of a career year.

Bailey collected two assists and registered five shots on net during Saturday's loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

With 28 points through 41 games, Bailey is well on his way to a career year. However, he's registered just five goals this season, which makes him nothing more than a mediocre fantasy asset in most settings. His role alongside John Tavares in all situations helps, but the lack of production in the goals column caps his upside.

Bailey notched two helpers and two shots on goal against the Panthers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey picked up both of his assists on John Tavares goals, as Tavares was en route to a hat trick. Assists have been the main source of Bailey's fantasy value, as he only has five goals in 40 games, but 21 assists. However, getting to play on New York's top line with Tavares can only be a good thing for his fantasy potential.

Bailey registered two assists -- one on the power play -- during Tuesday's 4-2 win against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey is enjoying his most productive month of the season as the winger has seven points through 10 games. That matches November's total and the 27-year-old still has four more contests to surpass it. The 2008 No. 9 pick is well on his way to a career campaign, sitting at five goals and 15 helpers -- 32 outings -- after dropping 32 points last season.

Bailey notched an assist and three shots on goal during Thursday's 3-0 win against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey is finding his way onto the scoresheet, sitting at a four-game point streak after Thursday's performance (four assists). The winger has also accumulated a plus-4 rating over that span and seems to be trending towards an impressive campaign. Through 23 contests, the 27-year-old has three goals and 11 helpers, outpacing last season's 32 points (81 appearances). Flanking John Tavares with Brock Nelson on his opposite side should mean the opportunities will keep flowing.