Mat Barzal of the New York Islanders has returned to Long Island for evaluation due to an upper-body injury. The team will provide a timeline for his recovery after he sees doctors. Barzal's injury is a concern as the Islanders are already missing Anthony Duclair, who is sidelined for several weeks with a lower-body injury.

Barzal, 27, is the highest-paid player on the team, currently in the second year of his eight-year, $73.2 million contract. He has recorded five points in 10 games this season.