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Mathew Barzal & Matias Maccelli Back In Red Non-Contact Jerseys At Monday’s Morning Skate; Won’t Play vs. San Jose

Injury updates take a step back on Long Island as the Islanders stick with their current lineup, awaiting the full recovery of their top offensive catalysts.

By Stefen Rosner · The Hockey News

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 7:03 PM

Key Things to Know

Mathew Barzal and Matias Maccelli returned to non-contact jerseys and will not play against San Jose.
Both forwards had previously practiced without non-contact jerseys during Saturday's morning skate.
The New York Islanders will maintain their current lineup while awaiting their full recoveries.

The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Islanders forwards Mathew Barzal and Matias Maccelli were back in red non-contact jerseys during Monday's morning skate and will not play against the San Jose Sharks. The injured offensive catalysts had previously ditched their non-contact jerseys during Saturday's morning skate before taking a step back ahead of Monday's contest.

The Islanders plan to stick with their current lineup as they continue to wait for both forwards to fully recover from their injuries.

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