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Three injured Islanders players to join California road trip

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 8:43 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Three injured Islanders players to join California road trip

Summary

The New York Islanders announced that three injured players—Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli, and Ryan Pulock—will travel with the team on their trip to California. The team has faced significant injury challenges, including Alexander Romanov’s ACL tear and the losses of Maccelli and Calum Ritchie to lower-body injuries. Barzal and Maccelli participated fully in recent practices, while Pulock has been limited to non-contact drills. They are expected to potentially return to the lineup during this road trip, which begins with a game against the San Jose Sharks on November 9. With the Islanders sitting at 7-6-3 this season, their return could provide a boost as the team has struggled offensively, ranking 24th in goals per game.

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•Barzal, Maccelli, and Pulock to travel on road trip
•Injuries include Romanov's ACL tear and Ritchie's lower-body issue
•Islanders rank 24th in NHL goals per game
•Road trip begins against San Jose Sharks on November 9
•Barzal and Maccelli participated fully in practice sessions

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8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Three Injured New York Islanders to Travel with the Team on California Trip

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The New York Islanders have been among the NHL teams battling the most injuries to their roster. In addition to Alexander Romanov's ACL tear, four additional players have been on the injured reserve. However, on Sunday, the team shared encouraging news about three missing players who will join the California road trip this week. Current …
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