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The injury bug continues to sting the NY Islanders

Ryan Pulock is the latest NY Islanders player to go down with an injury…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:00 AM
The injury bug continues to sting the NY Islanders
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Islanders are missing five regular players due to mounting injuries early in the season.
  • Defenseman Ryan Pulock missed a 4-0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers after suffering an injury against Minnesota.
  • Alexander Romanov will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL against the New York Rangers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Islanders are dealing with a wave of injuries just 14 games into the season, with defenseman Ryan Pulock becoming the latest casualty. After taking a knock against the Minnesota Wild, Pulock sat out a 4-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, prompting the team to call up Isaiah George from the Hamilton Hammers.

Pulock joins a growing injury list that includes Alexander Romanov, who is out for the season with a torn ACL, and Mat Barzal, who remains sidelined with knee complications. Matis Maccelli has resumed skating following an injury, while Cal Ritchie remains out without skating.

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