New York Islanders

Mathew Barzal posted one assist in the Islanders' 4-1 loss to the Flyers Friday night.

Fantasy Impact: Barzal has heated up in the offensive zone, recording points in each of his last three games (one goal, three assists) for the Islanders. The 28-year-old remains one of the more impactful offensive options in the New York lineup for head coach Patrick Roy, tallying 69 points (19 goals, 50 assists) in 76 games so far this season.

Matthew Schaefer posted one assist in the Islanders' 4-3 loss to the Sabres Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Schaefer continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone, recording points in seven of his last nine games (two goals, seven assists) for the Islanders. The 18-year-old continues to offer fantasy managers a dynamic offensive option in his rookie season while leading the New York blueline, tallying 57 points (22 goals, 35 assists) in 76 games so far this season.

Bo Horvat tallied three assists in the Islanders' 4-3 loss to the Sabres Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Horvat continues a productive stretch in the offensive zone, posting points in six of his last eight games (two goals, six assists) for the Islanders. The 30-year-old continues to offer head coach Patrick Roy one of the more dynamic offensive options in the New York lineup, tallying 55 points (30 goals, 25 assists) in 62 games so far this season.

Anders Lee was able to find the back of the net for the Islanders Tuesday night, scoring one goal in a 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Fantasy Impact: Lee continues a torrid stretch in the offensive zone, registering points in six of his last seven games (three goals, three assists) for the Islanders. The 35-year-old remains one of any stable, two-way forward options in the New York lineup for head coach Patrick Roy, notching 41 points (18 goals, 23 assists) in 76 games so far this season.

Brayden Schenn tallied two points for the Islanders Tuesday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Fantasy Impact: Schenn has caught fire in the offensive zone, recording points in each of his last three games (three goals, three assists) for the Islanders. The 34-year-old continues to provide head coach Patrick Roy with another stable, two-way forward option in the New York lineup, picking up 38 points (17 goals, 21 assists) in 74 games so far this season.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau was able to find the back of the net for the Islanders Monday night, scoring two goals in a 4-0 win over the Flyers.

Fantasy Impact: Pageau has heated up in the offensive zone of late, registering points in three of his last five games (three goals, one assist) for the Islanders. The 33-year-old remains one of many underperforming offensive options in the New York lineup for head coach Patrick Roy, picking up 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) in 44 games so far this season.

Simon Holmstrom tallied three points for the Islander Saturday night, scoring two goals and adding one assist in a 4-3 win over the Wild.

Fantasy Impact: Holmstrom has heated up in the offensive zone, recording points in each of his last three games (four goals, one assist) for the Islanders. The winger has been one of the more stable offensive options for head coach Patrick Roy in the New York lineup, picking up 23 points (12 goals, 11 assists) in 44 games so far this season.

Jonathan Drouin was able to find the back of the net for the Islanders Friday night, scoring one goal in a 3-2 win over the Mammoth.

Fantasy Impact: Drouin has heated up in the offensive zone of late, registering points in each of his last four games (two goals, five assists) for the Islanders. The winger continues to have a resurgent start to the season in the offensive zone as part of an underwhelming New York lineup for head coach Patrick Roy, posting 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 17 games so far this season.

Ilya Sorokin was strong in the crease for the Islanders Friday night, stopping 22 of 23 shots faced in a 3-1 win over the Capitals.

Fantasy Impact: Sorokin has been dismal in net to begin the season, allowing three or more goals in seven of eight starts (3-4-1) for the Islanders. The 30-year-old will hope Friday night's effort was the turning point needed to return as a difference-making netminding option for fantasy managers despite playing behind an inconsistent New York lineup to this point.

Kyle Palmieri notched one assist in the Islanders' 4-3 win over the Sharks Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Palmieri continues a solid stretch in the offensive zone, picking up points in four of his last six games (two goals, three assists) for the Islanders. The veteran continues to provide head coach Patrick Roy with one of the more steady offensive options as part of an inconsistent New York lineup to begin the season.

Tony DeAngelo notched one assist in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Jets Monday.

Fantasy Impact: DeAngelo found a way to make an impact in the offensive zone, picking up points for the first time in three games for the Islanders. The defenseman will look to provide more stability from the blueline for fantasy managers as the season continues.

Nelson led the charge for New York, scoring twice and tacking on an assist for three points. He directed five shots on net, posted a plus-2 rating, and went 10-for-20 (50.0%) in the faceoff circle during 20:04 of ice time.

Fantasy Impact: Nelson continues to showcase his consistent scoring and faceoff prowess. He’s a reliable multi-category contributor, often posting solid shot totals alongside robust point production. Lock him into your lineup as a key piece of the Islanders’ offense.

Pierre Engvall found the back of the net in Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Stars, ending a 17-game point drought. The 28-year-old had been scratched six times during that span and had not recorded a point since mid-December.

Fantasy Impact: Engvall’s goal was a rare offensive spark in an otherwise disappointing stretch. With just eight points in 39 games, he remains off the fantasy radar in most formats. Given his inconsistent role in the lineup and past waiver exposure, he offers little upside outside of the deepest leagues. Fantasy managers should monitor his playing time before considering him as an add.

Alexander Romanov recorded an assist, four blocked shots, and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over Vegas. The blueliner snapped a three-game point drought while maintaining his impressive shot-blocking streak, logging at least four blocks in five straight outings.

Fantasy Impact: Romanov continues to provide solid defensive metrics while chipping in occasional offense. With eight points in his last 12 games, he’s been more active in the offensive zone, but his primary value comes from his physical play. Through 39 appearances, he has 14 points, 99 blocks, 95 hits, and a plus-9 rating. His top-pairing role ensures steady ice time, making him a useful option in leagues that reward defensive contributions.

Marc Gatcomb capitalized on a defensive lapse by the Flyers, converting a 2-on-0 rush with Kyle MacLean in the Islanders' 3-0 victory Thursday. The tally marked Gatcomb's first career NHL goal in just his seventh game.

Fantasy Impact: Gatcomb is a great story, having worked his way up from the AHL and ECHL, but his fantasy relevance remains limited. He’s primarily a depth forward, and unless he carves out a consistent role, his production is unlikely to be sustainable. Fantasy managers should enjoy the milestone but look elsewhere for long-term value.

Maxim Tsyplakov recorded an assist and logged five PIM in Thursday’s 3-0 victory over the Flyers. The winger fought Scott Laughton early in the first period, settling a score from their previous matchup before contributing offensively with a helper on Marc Gatcomb’s second-period goal. The assist snapped an 11-game point drought for Tsyplakov.

Fantasy Impact: Tsyplakov has been more effective in a middle-six role, but his current bottom-six deployment limits his offensive potential. Through 46 appearances, he has 20 points, 63 shots on goal, 102 hits, and 31 PIM, making him a better asset in leagues that reward physical play. Unless he moves up the lineup, his fantasy value remains capped.

MacLean picked up an assist in Thursday’s 3-0 victory over the Flyers, setting up Marc Gatcomb’s first career goal. The veteran forward has been a mainstay on the fourth line but had gone 17 games without a point before finally getting back on the scoresheet.

Fantasy Impact: While MacLean’s defensive presence keeps him in the lineup, his offensive production is nearly nonexistent, making him a non-factor in most fantasy formats. He has just five points through 50 games, along with 37 shots, 64 hits, and 20 blocked shots. Unless he carves out a more significant role, fantasy managers can continue to look elsewhere for depth scoring.

Casey Cizikas tallied an assist and registered seven hits in the Islanders' 3-2 overtime victory against the Hurricanes on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Cizikas snapped a six-game point drought with his first assist since late October. Though primarily utilized in a bottom-six role, his physical presence remains consistent, with 120 hits across 48 games this season. While his offensive output is minimal—just six points on the year—Cizikas provides value in leagues that reward hits and defensive contributions.

Adam Pelech notched an assist and finished with a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Hurricanes.

Fantasy Impact: Pelech has been in solid form, recording assists in four straight games while posting a plus-6 rating during that stretch. The reliable defenseman could see an expanded workload if Ryan Pulock (upper body) misses additional time. Through 28 appearances, Pelech has tallied 11 assists, 55 shots on net, 44 hits, and 40 blocked shots, making him a valuable contributor in deeper fantasy leagues that reward defensive stats.

Anthony Duclair tallied his fourth goal of the season in the Islanders' 3-1 victory against the Flyers on Friday, tying the game late in the first period.

Fantasy Impact: Duclair has points in two of his last three games, but his recent struggles—including an eight-game pointless streak—make him a risky fantasy option. With just four goals and limited production in a bottom-six role, his value is restricted to deeper leagues or formats that reward occasional offensive contributions. Managers should approach Duclair cautiously unless he secures a more prominent role or demonstrates consistent scoring.