Reilly was scratched for the ninth time in 11 games in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

This likely would have been the reality from the get-go for Reilly had the Hurricanes enjoyed better health on the blue line earlier in the year. Now that everyone aside from Charles-Alexis Legault (hand) is healthy, Reilly is stuck in the press box most of the time as a seventh defenseman. The Hurricanes regularly have five veterans on defense, along with prized rookie Alexander Nikishin, so Reilly may be spending a lot of time waiting for his next opportunity if everyone stays healthy. Reilly has five points, 23 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 21 appearances this season.

Reilly scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Reilly got a rebound attempt and tucked it home for the Hurricanes' second goal at 5:21 of the first period. The defenseman continues to play a larger role than initially expected as the Hurricanes deal with a number of injuries on the blue line. He's up to four points, 15 shots on net, nine blocked shots, three hits and a plus-8 rating through seven appearances. There may not be room for Reilly in the lineup when Carolina is fully healthy, but it could be a while before that happens.

Reilly notched an assist and five shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Reilly drew into the lineup for Jaccob Slavin (lower body), who did not travel with the Hurricanes to begin their six-game road trip. The 32-year-old Reilly was scratched for the first two contests of 2025-26 and may only fill a part-time role this season. He put up 24 points in 59 appearances in 2023-24 but was limited to two assists in 18 outings in 2024-25 after missing a large portion of the season while recovering from a heart procedure.

Reilly agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract with Carolina on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Reilly collected two assists, 31 shots on goal and 14 blocked shots in 18 regular-season appearances with the Islanders in 2024-25. The 31-year-old defender may not be a regular in the lineup for the Hurricanes in 2025-26, but he will provide the team with some additional depth.

Reilly was scratched for a 10th straight game in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Reilly had two assists over six contests after he returned from a long-term absence due to a heart condition. He didn't stick on the third pairing, and it's unclear if he'll play in the regular-season finale versus the Blue Jackets on Thursday. If not, Reilly will conclude the season with two helpers, 28 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 17 appearances. He's set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Reilly notched an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Reilly was activated from long-term injured reserve March 8, but he had to wait his turn to get back into the lineup. An opportunity arose Sunday when Adam Pelech (lower body) joined Adam Boqvist (upper body) on the injury report, allowing Reilly to return after sitting out 54 games due to a concussion and then a heart condition. The 31-year-old defenseman will be in contention for third-pairing minutes for the rest of the season, so he's not likely to make a large impact in fantasy. Given the ordeal he's been through with his health, getting back on the ice is a big accomplishment.

Reilly (chest) was activated off long-term injured reserve, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

While Reilly is no longer on the shelf, he is not expected to play on the Islanders' three-game road trip, which begins Saturday in San Jose and concludes Tuesday in Los Angeles. Once he's ready to suit up, New York will probably have some decisions to make on the back end -- the club currently has nine blueliners on the roster. Reilly did not record a point while averaging 15:45 of ice time across 11 games before getting injured.

The Islanders announced Friday that Reilly (chest) has been cleared for contact, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reilly has been sidelined since mid-November due to a heart condition, but he's been optimistic that he'll be able to return before the end of the 2024-25 season. It's not yet clear when the 31-year-old will be able to return to game action, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.

Reilly (chest) has been skating and working out and intends to return by the end of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Reilly doesn't have a firm timeline to return, but that's not a surprise given the nature of his absence, which is due to a heart condition. The defenseman will likely need to ramp up carefully over a long period of time and probably won't be back before late February at the earliest.

Reilly (chest) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Reilly is out indefinitely due to a heart condition, the move shouldn't come as a surprise. The Isles will get some relief from the veteran blueliner's $1.25 million cap hit, though he is still expected to return at some point this season. Through 11 games this year, the Chicago native failed to register a point while recording 15 shots, four blocks and three hits.