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Islanders’ Dobson Out Week-to-Week, Playoff Push Affected

1/24/2025

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New York Islanders' defenseman Noah Dobson faces a week-to-week recovery from a lower-body injury sustained in the third period against the Blue Jackets. Thankfully, surgery isn't needed. In his absence, head coach Patrick Roy is reshuffling defense pairings, all while the team sets its sights on a playoff run for the Stanley Cup.

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New York Islanders' defenseman Noah Dobson faces a week-to-week recovery from a lower-body injury sustained in the third period against the Blue Jackets. Thankfully, surgery isn't needed. In his absence, head coach Patrick Roy is reshuffling defense pairings, all while the team sets its sights on a playoff run for the Stanley Cup.