Barzal and Pelech return for Islanders

The familiar wide smile and constant chirping were welcome additions to the Islanders’ morning skate. Top-liner Mathew ...
CHICAGO -- Prior to the New York Islanders game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the team has activated forward Mathew Barzal ...
The New York Islanders got Mathew Barzal and two other key players back in practice after lengthy injury absences.
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Islanders make two major activations
The Islanders managed a 9-7-5 record without their highest-paid forward in the lineup. They’ve also been without Barzal’s ...
Barzal (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Chicago, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. Barzal will likely return from a 21-game absence against the Blackhawks on Sunday.
Barzal hadn’t played since Oct. 30, missing a total of 21 games. Pelech had been out since he took a puck to the face on Nov. 1 in Buffalo.
The Boston Bruins claimed Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the New York Islanders. Pierre Engvall cleared waivers for the ...