The question of when Mat Barzal will return from an upper-body injury is still open for now. The question of who he will play with upon doing so might be, as well.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mat Barzal cut a frustrated figure Tuesday night — not just about the Islanders loss to Anaheim, but about his own struggles to start the season. Barzal’s lack of five-on ...

Right now, the Islanders might not have a perennial MVP candidate, but they have a de facto top player in Mat Barzal. He's been the team's leading scorer or tied for the lead in six out of the ...

"Mat Barzal has returned to Long Island due to an upper-body injury," the Islanders announced on social media Friday. "A time frame will be announced after he sees team doctors." Based on the ...

New York Islanders forward Mat Barzal will miss four-to-six weeks with an upper-body injury, the club announced Saturday. The Islanders moved Barzal to long-term injured reserve, while they gave ...

According to Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello, both Mat Barzal and Adam Pelech will miss at least a month with upper-body injuries. Barzal was moved to long-term injured reserve to open up ...

Forward Mat Barzal is out four to six weeks with an upper-body injury and has been placed on long term injured reserve. Meanwhile, the Islanders blueline has taken a beating, seeing Adam Pelech ...

Mat Barzal has left the New York Islanders' road trip and returned home due to an upper-body injury, the club announced Friday. Barzal's recovery timeline will be determined once he consults with ...

Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images Dennis Schneidler/Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York Islanders center Mat Barzal has returned to Long Island to be evaluated for ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York Islanders center Mat Barzal has returned to Long Island to be evaluated for an upper-body injury, the team said Friday, adding a timeframe for his absence would be ...