Mathew Barzal, a key player for the New York Islanders, has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower body injury. His absence will impact the team's chances as they compete for a playoff spot. Barzal has been instrumental in the Islanders' offensive efforts this season with six goals and 14 assists in 30 games.

Mathew Barzal has been a significant player for the Islanders this season, contributing six goals and 14 assists in 30 games. His placement on injured reserve due to a lower body injury adds to the team’s difficulties as they seek to improve their position in the conference standings.

Barzal will be out indefinitely due to a lower-body injury, impacting the Islanders' offensive capabilities.

Mathew Barzal's recurring lower body injury has derailed a disappointing season, with only 20 points recorded thus far, impacting his fantasy value significantly as he faces potential drop in leagues.

Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, having recorded six goals and 14 assists in 30 games this season, and was previously on long-term injured reserve due to an upper-body injury earlier this season.