Mathew Barzal (upper body) and Adam Pelech (upper body) were both activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago ...

Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech are back in the lineup for the New York Islanders after being sidelined by upper-body injuries ...

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.

Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech were back in the lineup for the Islanders on Sunday after being sidelined by upper-body ...

Mathew Barzal skated with the team for first time since Oct. 30, Anthony Duclair and Adam Pelech shed non-contact jerseys ...

Anthony Duclair (lower body), and Adam Pelech (upper body) in regular practice jerseys at the New York Islanders' Thursday ...

Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech returned to the lineup for the New York Islanders on Sunday after being sidelined by upper-body ...

Removed from LTIR ...

The Islanders managed to stay within striking distance of a playoff spot while both players were sidelined for six weeks.

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.

The familiar wide smile and constant chirping were welcome additions to the Islanders’ morning skate. Top-liner Mathew Barzal ...