Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli close to return to Islanders

New York Islanders players Mathew Barzal and Matias Maccelli returned to full practice on Saturday, signaling that both are nearing a return to game action. Barzal has been sidelined with a knee injury since the start of the season, while Maccelli has been out for three weeks with a lower-body injury. Coach Pete DeBoer stated that medical staff will evaluate their status before deciding if they will travel with the team.