Barzal appears to be making progress in his recovery, but he'll need to start taking contact before he can draw back into the lineup. The 29-year-old was a big part of the Islanders' offense during the 2025-26 regular season, recording 19 goals and 72 points in 81 appearances. Barzal should serve in a top-six capacity once he's healthy, which might result in Emil Heineman having his role reduced.
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This page tracks available injury information for Mathew Barzal, including reported status, injury details, expected return information and updates that may be relevant when evaluating NHL betting markets.
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