Mathew Barzal Skates Individually as Left Knee Recovery Continues

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal skated on his own Thursday morning ahead of the team's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Barzal has missed the first three regular-season games and is set to miss his fourth due to left knee inflammation stemming from a prior injury that sidelined him for training camp and the preseason. The 28-year-old center is in the fourth year of an eight-year contract.