Islanders lose to Hurricanes following Mathew Barzal’s benching
Islanders Experience Chaotic Loss to Hurricanes RALEIGH — It felt like a flashback to the dreaded Mike Milbury era, but this time, it was 20 years later in North Carolina. Matthew Barzal found himself in hot water for being late to the team bus, receiving a healthy scratch as a punishment. Meanwhile, top prospect Cal […]
Mat Barzal’s return to playing center for the Islanders feels natural
Islanders Look to Matt Barzal as Key Player The Islanders are counting on Matt Barzal to take on a central role, at least for now, as they wait for prospect Calum Ritchie to be ready for the NHL. Barzal had been focusing on adapting his game to play alongside Horvat before a kneecap injury ended […]
Mathew Barzal’s game-winner propels Islanders to third straight
SALT LAKE CITY — Finally a come-from-behind victory. It's finally a winning streak. Finally, there is real hope that Islanders can address this issue. Matthew Barzal celebrates with his parents in attendance as he scores the game-winning goal late in the third period of the Islanders' 2-1 win over Utah Hockey Club on January 11, […]
Mathew Barzal’s goal keeps Islanders alive in first round
Highlights from Game 4, where the Islanders defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime. 3 stars 1. Matthew Barzal Barzal’s individual effort for his first goal, after putting together a quiet series up to that point, was top-notch. He then scored the winning goal and added two more points. Matthew Barzal of the New York Islanders […]
Mathew Barzal’s extra-effort shift helped lead Islanders past Stars
DETROIT — Bo Horvat scored the winning goal in Dallas on Monday night, but it was Matt Barzal who won the game. This was a 49-second attack that included all three zones. Started two breaks, took the puck back to him twice along the wall, and eventually gave it to Horvat for a one-and-done shot, […]