Islanders head coach Patrick Roy provided two reasons why Barzal being back at the center is advantageous for the Islanders.

EAST MEADOW, NY -- Back in the lineup after dealing with a long-term upper-body injury, New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will do whatever it takes to help his team win hockey games.

Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech were back in the lineup for the New York Islanders on Sunday after being sidelined by ...

The New York Islanders got Mathew Barzal and two other key players back in practice after lengthy injury absences.

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

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

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

Removed from LTIR ...

The New York Islanders re-inserted Mathew Barzal into the lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.Head coach ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech were back in the lineup for the New York Islanders on Sunday after being sidelined by upper-body injuries. Barzal hadn’t played since Oct. 30 ...

CHICAGO -- Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech returned to the lineup for the New York Islanders on Sunday after being sidelined by upper-body injuries. Barzal hadn't played since Oct. 30, missing a ...