The Hockey News · 5 days ago
BREAKING: Mathew Barzal Rejoins Islanders Practice
The star playmaker hit the ice in a non-contact jersey today, signaling a major step forward for an Isles lineup currently battling a wave of injuries.
EAST MEADOW, NY -- New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal rejoined the team for practice for the first time this season after dealing with inflammation in his left knee.
He was donning a non-contact jersey.
There is no timetable for his return to play but he's inching closer and closer.
Injured forward Matias Maccelli (lower body) and injured defenseman Ryan Pulock (upper body) also skated in non-contact jerseys.