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NY Islanders Injured Players
New York Islanders face injury crisis with key players out.
In brief
New York Islanders face injury crisis with key players out. New York Islanders have multiple injuries including Mathew Barzal, Alexander Romanov, Matias Maccelli, and Calum Ritchie affecting their playoff chances. Originally reported by New York Islanders On SI.
Islanders Start Healthy
The New York Islanders came into this season healthy, except for Mathew Barzal who was ruled out due to lingering effects of a previous left knee injury that caused inflammation.
Early Season Losses
The Islanders started off the season with a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs as they tried to figure their game out without the talented forward.
Five-Game Point Streak
They earned a five-game point streak after adjusting to their new system under head coach Pete DeBoer.
Injury Impact
The injury bug caught the Isles as the first 11 games of the season went on, and their five-game streak was snapped by the Dallas Stars on Oct. 25.
Barzal's Injury
Barzal started skating on his own earlier in the month but hasn’t practiced with the team yet, with no return date.
Barzal's Importance
Barzal is the key piece to this offense, having tallied 72 points in 81 games last season.
Romanov's Injury
Alexander Romanov tore his ACL in a freak accident going in for a body check against the New York Rangers on Oct. 6.
Romanov's Contract
Romanov signed a $50 million extension with New York over the next eight years.
Maccelli and Ritchie Injuries
Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie suffered lower-body injuries in the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 17.
Injury Timeline
Maccelli is out for two to four weeks, Ritchie is out for four to six weeks.
Current Standings
The Islanders sit at 5-4-2, two points out of a playoff spot after losing 6-3 to Dallas on Oct. 25.
Team Response
Matthew Schaefer has played nearly 30 minutes a night while Matthew Kessel has filled in well for the Islanders.
What to remember
New York Islanders have multiple injuries including Mathew Barzal, Alexander Romanov, Matias Maccelli, and Calum Ritchie affecting their playoff chances.
