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Islanders’ Calum Ritchie, Matias Maccelli leave game with injuries

The New York Islanders could be leaving their miniature, two-game road trip down two forwards. Center Calum Ritchie and winger Matias Maccelli each left Saturday’s 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs with lower-body injuries.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:39 AM
Islanders’ Calum Ritchie, Matias Maccelli leave game with injuries
Key Things to Know
  • Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli both suffered lower-body injuries and did not return against Toronto.
  • The New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 despite losing both forwards.
  • Ritchie was hurt after absorbing a first-period check along the boards from defenseman Nick Blankenburg.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Islanders forwards Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli both exited Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs with lower-body injuries. The Islanders confirmed that neither forward would return to complete the contest.

Ritchie suffered his injury during a first-period check from Leafs defenseman Nick Blankenburg. In the second period, Maccelli fell awkwardly following a poke check from Toronto defenseman Darren Raddysh and required assistance off the ice.

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