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Islanders Gameday: Barzal joins the California trip

We don’t know when Mat Barzal will play again, but it’s a good sign that he has joined the Islanders for their California trip, along with fellow injured teammates Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock. The center (he’ll ultimately be a…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 11:00 AM
Islanders Gameday: Barzal joins the California trip
Key Things to Know
  • Mat Barzal joined the New York Islanders on their California road trip alongside Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock.
  • Barzal and Maccelli progressed in their recoveries by shedding non-contact jerseys at Saturday's practice.
  • Barzal has been sidelined due to inflammation related to a previous kneecap fracture.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mat Barzal has traveled with the New York Islanders for their road trip to California alongside injured teammates Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock. Barzal has been sidelined this season due to lingering kneecap inflammation, but both he and Maccelli advanced to regular jerseys during Saturday's practice session.

The writer also recaps team notes, noting New York's recent overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils and goalie Ilya Sorokin's strong performance. Additionally, the piece highlights that defenseman Logan Stanley received a league fine for a retaliatory slash on Nico Hischier.

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