The New York Islanders have placed Mathew Barzal on injured reserve due to a lower body injury sustained during their recent game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Barzal, who had previously missed 21 days this season with an upper body injury, was injured in the third period after a shot from Darren Raddysh hit his left leg.

This season, Barzal has contributed six goals and 14 assists in 30 games, making his absence significant for the Islanders, who are currently sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, four points behind a wild-card spot.