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Islanders notes: Latest on Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli, Cal Ritchie

EAST MEADOW, NY — New York Islanders forwards Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie will be out for at least this week, head coach Pete DeBoer divulged on Monday. Both top-six forwards suffered lower-body injuries during New York’s 4-1 victory in…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 5:16 PM
Islanders notes: Latest on Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli, Cal Ritchie
Key Things to Know
  • Matias Maccelli and Cal Ritchie will be sidelined for at least one week due to lower-body injuries.
  • Mathew Barzal has resumed skating independently following a knee injury, but he remains without a clear return timetable.
  • Coach Pete DeBoer stated Barzal's rehab process will not be expedited to compensate for missing forwards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer announced on Monday that forwards Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie will miss at least a week after suffering lower-body injuries. Both players were hurt during Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs and are undergoing further medical evaluations to determine the full severity of their conditions.

Meanwhile, the injuries will not expedite the recovery timeline for star winger Mathew Barzal, who remains sidelined while nursing a prior knee injury. Barzal has resumed skating on his own, but DeBoer confirmed there is no timetable for his season debut. In response to the roster shortages, New York recalled forward Mitchell Chaffee from AHL Hamilton.

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