# SHOCKWAVE: Matthew Barzal OUT—New York Islanders Offensive POWER Faces Crisis

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Podcast: [Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-islanders-daily-podcast-on-the-new-york-islanders-1034523)
Published: 2026-09-17T04:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

The New York Islanders face early adversity as Mathew Barzal aggravates a pre-existing injury, casting doubt on his availability for the season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Can the Islanders’ playoff hopes survive without their dynamic top-six forward and team points leader?

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