The dynamic playmaker nears a return from a lingering knee injury, forcing management to navigate complex roster hurdles and defensive setbacks before he rejoins the active lineup.
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is scheduled to return to the ice on Thursday, according to head coach Pete DeBoer. The forward has been making steady progress in his recovery from a knee injury as he aims to make his return to game action for the Islanders.
Meanwhile, the Islanders received troubling defensive news as Alexander Romanov suffered a torn right ACL during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers. Romanov is expected to miss six to eight months and will undergo surgery.
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