Mathew Barzal aggravated injury, sidelining him for upcoming games
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Mathew Barzal, the leading scorer for the New York Islanders last season, is not expected to skate for a couple of weeks due to an aggravated injury. This development raises concerns about his availability for the season opener. Barzal's absence could significantly impact the Islanders as they aim to build on last season's performance. The team will monitor his recovery closely over the next few weeks to determine the next steps.
- •Barzal is the Islanders' leading scorer from last season.
- •He aggravated a previous injury and is sidelined for weeks.
- •Islanders may struggle without Barzal in the lineup.
- •Team management will evaluate his recovery process.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Islanders’ Mathew Barzal won’t skate for two weeks after aggravating an injury
- 8:49 PMESPN NHL — Isles' leading scorer Barzal aggravates injury, putting opener in doubt
"With camps shortened around the NHL because of the new, 84-game schedule and the Islanders set to start the season in two weeks, Sept. 30 at Toronto, this puts Mathew Barzal’s chances of being ready for the opener in jeopardy.
"Mathew Barzal, the Islanders' leading scorer last season, is not expected to skate for a couple of weeks after aggravating a previous injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 4:19 PMIslanders’ Mathew Barzal won’t skate for two weeks after aggravating an injury
With camps shortened around the NHL because of the new, 84-game schedule and the Islanders set to start the season in two weeks, Sept. 30 at Toronto, this puts Mathew Barzal’s chances of being ready for the opener in jeopardy.
- ESPN NHLSep 16, 2026, 8:49 PMIsles' leading scorer Barzal aggravates injury, putting opener in doubt
Mathew Barzal, the Islanders' leading scorer last season, is not expected to skate for a couple of weeks after aggravating a previous injury.
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