Scott Mayfield, alongside Ryan Pulock, is expected to return from injured reserve, which heavily influences the Islanders' defensive lineup and Cholowski's waiver situation.

Mayfield is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, contributing two goals and five assists in 50 games this season, and his injury further impacts the Islanders' defensive depth.

Scott Mayfield is drawing interest from teams looking for defensemen with term remaining on their contracts. He has six years left on his deal with a manageable $3.5 million cap hit and a full no-trade clause. Despite the interest, the Islanders may not be actively looking to move him unless an irresistible offer comes along, given his solid play this season.

Scott Mayfield capitalized on a tired Toronto defense to score the Islanders' only goal of the game. He took advantage of a defensive breakdown after Oliver Ekman-Larsson broke his stick, leading to a crucial moment that tied the game before McMann's late winner.

Scott Mayfield scored the lone goal for the Islanders, tying the game late in the second period. His performance comes amidst the team's struggles, as they have allowed the opening goal in 12 of their last 14 games, reflecting a challenging stretch for the Islanders.