Mathew Barzal has been placed on injured reserve by the New York Islanders due to a lower body injury sustained during a recent game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. This injury comes after Barzal previously missed 21 days earlier this season with an upper body issue. In the third period of the overtime victory against Tampa Bay, he was hurt after taking a shot from Darren Raddysh, which forced him to leave the game in the final minute of regulation. This season, Barzal has contributed six goals and 14 assists over 30 games played.

The Islanders currently find themselves in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, just four points behind a wild-card spot as they navigate the challenges posed by injuries and competition.