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DeAngelo has missed the last 11 games with a mid-body injury but will play Sunday vs. the Hurricanes. DeAngelo, who has nine goals and 31 assists (40 points) in 43 games, will be back on the top power-play unit.



DeAngelo has missed the last nine games with a mid-body injury but is a "possibility" to play Thursday in Toronto. Monitor DeAngelo's status as the Hurricanes hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.













The Islanders believed there was a chance that Barzal could play Saturday, he didn't. On Monday, he didn't even come out for the morning skate and will remain sidelined with the Avalanche in town. Brock Nelson will continue to centre the top line with Barzal out.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 38 shots in the Islanders loss to the Canucks last Thursday. Varlamov has struggled this season, winning just three times (3-11-1) in 15 starts. He's lost five in a row (0-5-0) while posting a .903 SV%.
