Mathew Barzal Slated To Return To Skating Thursday

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is scheduled to skate on Thursday after missing training camp, preseason, and three regular-season games due to left knee inflammation. Barzal has managed the issue since February 2024. While he can be activated immediately once roster-compliant, he will likely want a few practices before returning to game action, targeting a potential weekend appearance.