Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Sat 10/21/23 8:47 AM

Barzal registered an assist to complement six shots on goal in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
This is Barzal's eighth year in the league with all of his service time tied to the Islanders. He's been a dependable contributor for fantasy managers abound, but Barzal has gone against the grain based on an 85-point, Calder Trophy-winning rookie output being his best one to date. Of course, Barzal was bogged down by a lower-body injury last season, and therefore, he didn't get a chance to sync much with then-newcomer Bo Horvat, but now those two are building chemistry on the top line.

Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Tue 10/17/23 11:11 PM

Barzal scored a goal on five shots in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Barzal snapped a scoreless tie early in the second period, ripping a slapshot past Karel Vejmelka in the opening seconds of an Islanders' power play. It's the first point of the season for Barzal after he tallied 14 goals and 37 points in 58 games in an injury-shortened 2022-23 campaign. The 26-year-old has opened the year on the Islanders' first line alongside Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom while continuing to work on the top power-play unit.

Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Thu 4/20/23 12:25 AM

Barzal scored a goal in the Islanders' 4-3 overtime loss to Carolina in Game 2 on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Barzal provided his first goal and first point of the 2023 playoffs. Although he didn't play from Feb. 20-April 12 because of a lower-body injury, Barzal returned for Game 1 on Monday and logged 21:12 of ice time. He received another 19:06 during Wednesday's contest, and the 25-year-old should continue to serve on the top line and first power-play unit.

Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Sat 4/15/23 12:13 PM

Barzal (lower body) is expected to play in the Islanders' playoff opener Monday versus Carolina, Denis Gorman of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barzal declared himself good to go following Friday's practice. He finished second on the Islanders with 51 points and 37 assists despite missing the final 23 games of the regular season. Barzal is projected to play on the top line and first power-play unit.

Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Fri 4/14/23 10:42 AM

Barzal (lower body) is at practice Friday, according to Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.
EDGE Analysis
Barzal missed the final 23 games of the season with the injury. He had 14 goals and 37 assists in 58 games this season, including four tallies and 19 points on the power play. Barzal was skating with Bo Horvat and Anders Lee at practice. Barzal hopes to be in the lineup Monday for Game 1 against the Hurricanes.

Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Wed 4/12/23 10:09 PM

Barzal (lower body) is not guaranteed to return for the Islanders' first playoff game, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barzal missed the last 23 games of the regular season, but the Islanders clinched a playoff spot Wednesday, so he'll still have something to work his way back to this season. The NHL postseason begins Monday, but Barzal isn't practicing yet, so it remains unclear when he might return.

Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Wed 4/12/23 2:29 PM

Barzal (lower body) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Barzal was on the ice before Wednesday's optional skate, but he hasn't resumed practicing yet. This is the Islanders' regular-season finale, but they have a chance to make the playoffs and if they do, then Barzal might be available for that. He has 14 goals and 51 points in 58 contests in 2022-23.

Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Sat 4/1/23 1:04 PM

Barzal (lower body) will start skating this weekend according to GM Lou Lamoriello.
EDGE Analysis
Barzal has been out of action since Feb. 20. "He will begin skating either today or tomorrow and then whatever the progress is, how long it takes, I couldn't tell you," Lamoriello said Saturday. Barzal has 14 goals and 51 points in 58 games this season. The hope is that he returns to the lineup before the start of the postseason, assuming the Islanders remain in a wild card spot.

Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Fri 3/24/23 12:02 PM

Barzal (lower body) has yet to start skating, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barzal has been out of action since Feb. 20. He has missed the last 13 games and it's beginning to look like he may not return during the regular season. He has 14 goals and 51 points in 58 games this season.

Mathew Barzal
C/RW NYI
Sat 3/11/23 11:22 AM

Coach Lane Lambert said Saturday that there is still no timetable for Barzal (lower body) to start skating, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barzal has been out of action since Feb. 20, a span of eight games. He has 14 goals and 51 points in 58 games this season. Prior to getting hurt, Barzal had two goals and six assists in seven games skating alongside trade acquisition Bo Horvat.