Overview
- Patrick Roy said Barzal was made a healthy scratch in Raleigh because he arrived late to the rink.
- Roy indicated Barzal is expected to be available for Friday’s home game against the Washington Capitals.
- The coach said Barzal was displeased with the decision but respected it as part of the team’s standards.
- Roy confirmed defenseman Alexander Romanov would rejoin the lineup for Thursday’s game.
- Through nine games, Barzal has two goals and eight points while averaging 21:09 of ice time, with a team-leading $9.15 million cap hit.