Islanders place Mathew Barzal on IR

Mathew Barzal's injury has Islanders on the ropes, but they'll fight back
Both Barzal and Mayfield were injured in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime road win against the Lightning. Barzal, who missed 21 games from Nov. 1-Dec. 12 with an upper-body injury, could not put weight on his left leg after blocking a shot late in the third period.
Islanders place Mathew Barzal on IR with lower body injury
New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) moves the puck against Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (2) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City.
Islanders' Mathew Barzal: Shifted to IR
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