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Mathew Barzal Set for Comeback: 100% Ready for NHL

9/10/2025

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Mathew Barzal is ready for the 2025-26 NHL season after recovering from a knee injury.
He missed 52 games in the 2024-25 season due to an upper-body injury and knee surgery.
Barzal stated he would be "100% ready" if a game were tomorrow.
He recorded a career-low 20 points in 30 games last season.
The New York Islanders need his skills to enhance their offense after missing the playoffs.

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Story summary

Mathew Barzal is ready for the 2025-26 NHL season after recovering from a knee injury.
He missed 52 games in the 2024-25 season due to an upper-body injury and knee surgery.
Barzal stated he would be "100% ready" if a game were tomorrow.
He recorded a career-low 20 points in 30 games last season.
The New York Islanders need his skills to enhance their offense after missing the playoffs.