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- The Islanders (55 points) are four points back of the Columbus Blue Jackets (59 points) and Detroit Red Wings (59 points) for a Wild Card spot. The Isles have a game in hand on both the Jackets and Red Wings. - Casey Cizikas (46 hits) leads the NHL in bodychecks since Jan. 14, while Gatcomb (40 hits) is fourth over that span.

Carter Verhaeghe had his fourth career hat trick, Sam Reinhart scored his 31st goal and the Florida Panthers beat New York 6-3 on Sunday night to end the Islanders' winning streak at seven games. Verhaeghe added an assist on Matthew Tkachuk's empty-netter for a four-point night.

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday.

The Islanders' hopes of making a legitimate playoff push took a drastic hit on Monday, as the team announced that Mat Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday. Barzal, 27, played Saturday in a 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay but left late in regulation after blocking a shot.