Mathew Barzal Placed on Non-Roster Injured Reserve by Islanders

Mathew Barzal has been designated as non-roster injured reserve by the New York Islanders due to a knee injury. This move allows the team to activate him once healthy without the standard seven-day minimum IR requirement. The designation strongly suggests Barzal will not be ready for Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old center's status remains day-to-day as he recovers.