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Islanders Gameday News: Visited by Ducks

The Islanders entered their home matchup against the Ducks with two key players sidelined. Center Cal Ritchie is projected to miss four to six weeks after leaving the ice on his own, while winger Matias Maccelli faces a two‑to‑four‑week absence following an assisted exit.

Veteran forward Mat Barzal remains unavailable, prompting coach Pete DeBoer to reshuffle the lineup, moving Brayden Schenn to center and calling up Mitchell Chaffee on an emergency basis, with Kyle MacLean also earning a spot in the roster.

DeBoer emphasized the need to absorb the injuries without rushing Barzal’s return, and the team will test its depth against a Ducks squad that endured a 15‑hour cross‑continent trip before suffering a heavy loss to the Rangers.

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