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Islanders Preview: Barzal Out, Nine Centers In, Devils Ahead | Beatline Islanders
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The New York Islanders face the New Jersey Devils on September 20th with Mathew Barzal sidelined for two weeks due to injury. This preview analyzes how the Islanders' unique nine-center roster—including Bo Horvat, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Kyle MacLean—will adapt to the absence of their leading scorer. We discuss line combinations, special teams vulnerabilities, and defensive matchups against New Jersey's transition game. Key players like Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock, and Josh Kotai are evaluated for their roles in this critical Metropolitan Division clash.
In this episode: Matchup and Biggest Storylines · Key Players and Line Combinations · Keys to the Game and Bold Prediction.
More Islanders coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/new-york-islanders/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nhl/nyi/2026-09-19/transcript.html
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