New York Islanders star forward Mathew Barzal was placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol and has been ruled out for Tuesday’s road game against the Detroit Red Wings.
“He will not play tonight, he’s in COVID protocol,” Islanders coach Barry Trotz said following the team’s morning skate.
Barzal, 24, has recorded team-leading totals in both assists (12) and points (17) in 23 games this season. He is riding a six-game point streak (one goal, eight assists).
Barzal has 269 points (81 goals, 188 assists) in 312 career games since being selected by the Islanders with the 16th overall pick of the 2015 NHL Draft.
Barzal was named the Calder Trophy recipient after collecting 85 points (22 goals, 63 assists) in 2017-18.
–Field Level Media