Islanders’ Maccelli, Ritchie Exit with Lower-Body Injuries vs. Maple Leafs

Kyle Palmieri’s demotion likely short term for banged-up Islanders

Kyle Palmieri’s demotion to the fourth line was the story Saturday morning, but it will almost assuredly be temporary given the Islanders ended a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs down to 10 forwards.

Islanders defeat Maple Leafs but Matias Maccelli and Cal Ritchie exiting early

Islanders recorded their first road victory of the season, but now have potential injuries to worry about,

Islanders’ Maccelli, Ritchie exit with lower-body injuries vs. Maple Leafs

The New York Islanders were short-handed in a hurry on Saturday. Forwards Matias Maccelli and Cal Ritchie were ruled out after the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs with lower-body injuries, the team announced. Maccelli, a former Leaf, suffered what appeared to be a leg injury after he got tangled up with Toronto defenceman Darren Raddysh. Ritchie didn’t return after he was hit by Nick Blankenburg less than two minutes into the game. …

Islanders' Maccelli, Ritchie exit with lower-body injuries vs. Maple Leafs

East Notes: Islanders, Sanderson, Tippett, Webber

The New York Islanders will finish their contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs shorthanded. According to a team announcement, both Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli have exited the game with lower-body injuries. Ritchie hardly played tonight. Maple Leafs defenseman Nick Blankenburg hit him on his first shift, and he didn’t return. With Mathew Barzal recovering […]