Overview

• Noah Dobson suffered a lower-body injury in Monday’s win over the Blue Jackets, leaving his recovery timeline uncertain.
• The injury occurred when Dobson’s right leg bent awkwardly after a collision with Columbus' Cole Sillinger early in the third period.
• Dobson leads the Islanders in average ice time, shots on goal, and takeaways, and his absence creates a significant gap in the lineup.
• Scott Mayfield and Dennis Cholowski are expected to take on larger roles, with Cholowski filling Dobson’s spot on the top power-play unit.
• The Islanders, currently seven points out of a playoff spot, face an uphill battle to remain competitive without their star defenseman.