This is simply a procedural move for the Islanders, as they needed to free up cap space to activate Noah Dobson (lower body) from long-term injured reserve. It doesn't impact Barzal's timeline ...

Barzal (kneecap) is not guaranteed to be back before the end of the regular season, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. Barzal's injury and subsequent recovery from a minor procedure has taken longer ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Islanders confirmed on Saturday that Mathew Barzal needed a surgical procedure for his lower-body injury and remains out indefinitely. He will be re-evaluated post-surgery ...

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (lower body) will be out indefinitely, the team announced on Monday. Barzal suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders placed Mathew Barzal on injured reserve on Tuesday with a lower body injury. Barzal, who missed 21 days earlier this season with an upper body injury ...