Islanders easing Mathew Barzal up to speed with limited time, lowered expectations

TRENDINGGane outlasts Hokit at UFC 334College football winners/losersTexas ends LSU's playoff hopesHicks tribute before BC-NDOU AD still peevedStory byStory byIslanders easing Mathew Barzal up to speed with limited time, lowered expectationsNew York Islanders Mathew Barzal (13) shoots past Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tristan Luneau (67) during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif.Ethan Sears·NY Post SportsSun, November 15, 2026 at 7:11 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBREAKING: Islanders Forward Mathew Barzal To Make Season Debut vs. Anaheim DucksNew York’s star playmaker returns from injured reserve tonight, shaking up the roster as the club manages lingering injuries and adjusts power-play units for the matchup.The Hockey News - New York IslandersIslanders activate Mathew Barzal to pave way for long-awaited season debutThe wheels are in motion for Mathew Barzal to play for the first time this season on Saturday night.NY Post SportsNY Islanders Place Veteran Forward on Waivers To Active Mathew BarzalTo activate Mathew Barzal, the New York Islanders have placed a veteran forward on waivers.New York Islanders On SIAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat It Means for NY Islanders To Welcome Back Mathew BarzalThe New York Islanders are going to receive a massive boost by adding Mathew Barzal back to the roster.New York Islanders On SISimon Holmstrom’s hat trick puncuates Mathew Barzal’s return in Islanders’ emphatic win over DucksBarzal can certainly take credit for the vibes, though, and Saturday’s 6-2 win over the Ducks was exactly what the Islanders needed.NY Post SportsIslanders vs. Ducks game thread: Barzal’s back!The Islanders are in Anaheim Satuday night to finish off their three-game California trip, and they’ve got a big boost to wrap this up: Mat Barzal returns to the lineup after a long battle “rebuilding [his] leg,” according to the skilled forward. The Islanders activated Barzal and put Kyle MacLean on waivers. 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