Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech returned to the New York Islanders lineup after extended absences due to injuries, providing a much-needed boost to a team struggling with multiple sidelined players.

Barzal, who missed 21 games, and Pelech, who was out since early November, rejoined the team as they faced the Chicago Blackhawks. The Islanders have also been without goaltender Semyon Varlamov and forward Anthony Duclair, among others, impacting their performance this season.

Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech returned to the New York Islanders' lineup after extended absences due to injuries, with Barzal missing 21 games and Pelech recovering from a puck injury. Their return comes amid a challenging injury situation for the Islanders, who also placed goaltender Semyon Varlamov on injured reserve.

Despite injuries to key players like Anthony Duclair and Bo Horvat, the Islanders had found some success, winning three of their last four games. Barzal, in particular, expressed relief at returning to the team and praised the medical staff for their support during his recovery.

Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech returned to the New York Islanders' lineup after being sidelined by injuries. Barzal missed 21 games due to an upper-body injury, while Pelech was out after taking a puck to the face.

The Islanders have faced numerous injuries, including goaltender Semyon Varlamov being placed on injured reserve. Despite this, Barzal and Pelech's return could significantly boost the team, which had won three of four games prior to facing the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Edmonton Oilers have lost defenseman Travis Dermott to the Minnesota Wild after he was claimed off waivers. This move follows the Oilers' acquisition of Alec Regula from the Boston Bruins.

The New York Islanders also placed Pierre Engvall and Oliver Wahlstrom on waivers, with other NHL teams having 24 hours to claim them. If unclaimed, they will be assigned to AHL Bridgeport.

Dermott, who has struggled with the Oilers, may fill a gap in the Wild's defense due to injuries to Jake Middleton and Jonas Brodin.

Oliver Wahlstrom has been claimed off waivers by the Boston Bruins from the New York Islanders. The 24-year-old right winger, who has struggled for ice time this season, is returning to a team he admired growing up in Maine.

Wahlstrom, drafted 11th overall in 2018, has had a modest start to the season with only four points in 27 games. With the Bruins looking to rebound from recent losses, his integration into the lineup will be closely watched.