# Islanders lose key players to injury

> Islanders' top players Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli miss time as roster depth tested.
- Title: Islanders lose key players to injury · New York Post
- Summary: Islanders' top players Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli miss time as roster depth tested. New York Islanders' top performers Calum Ritchie and Matias…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/sports/islanders-lose-calum-ritchie-matias-maccelli-to-injury-in-test-of-roster-depth
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:59:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new york islanders, calum ritchie, matias maccelli, nfl, islanders injury, roster depth, news, entertainment
## Ritchie and Maccelli injured
Calum Ritchie will miss 4-6 weeks and Matias Maccelli 2-4 weeks after lower-body injuries Saturday night in Toronto.
## Barzal's return timeline unclear
Coach Pete DeBoer said Mat Barzal’s return-to-play program would not be sped up due to other injuries, with no timetable for Barzal to return to practice.
## Roster depth tested
Islanders have just 12 healthy forwards, with Victor Eklund staying beyond the nine-game mark due to injuries.
## Emergency call-up
Islanders called up Mitchell Chaffee on emergency basis after moving Alexander Romanov to injured reserve.
## Key takeaway

New York Islanders' top performers Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli miss 4-6 weeks and 2-4 weeks respectively after lower-body injuries, deepening roster concerns.