Islanders’ Mat Barzal Explains ‘Issue’ that Led to Getting Scratched

Islanders’ Mat Barzal explains ‘issue’ that led to getting scratched

Mat Barzal explained his tardiness that led to a healthy scratch on Thursday night as an “alarm clock issue” on Friday before returning to the Islanders’ lineup against the Capitals.

Rangers nemesis is disciplinary scratch for Islanders vs. Hurricanes

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal, who has more career points against the New York Rangers than any other team, will pay the price for being late to the team’s morning skate by being a healthy scratch for their game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Coach Patrick Roy said the disciplinary move will last only one game and that the speedy center will be back in the lineup when the Islanders visit the Washington Capitals on Frida…

Islanders' Mathew Barzal scratched for disciplinary reasons

The New York Islanders will be without their top-line centre against the Carolina Hurricanes. Head coach Patrick Roy made Mathew Barzal a healthy scratch on Thursday for disciplinary reasons, he told reporters after morning skate. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Barzal was late to the rink on Thursday morning and that Calum Ritchie, who was acquired by the Islanders as part of the Brock Nelson trade, will make his debut in Long Islan…