Pageau (illness) took part in Monday's intrasquad scrimmage, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.
Pageau had been dealing with an illness prior to getting back on the ice. He notched 13 goals, 40 points and 175 hits in 70 games last season.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Battling illness
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Pageau is day-to-day with an illness, coach Lane Lambert told Andrew Gross of Newsday on Friday.
Pageau missed Friday's practice, but there's no reason to expect he'll miss Opening Night. He scored 13 goals and 40 points in 70 outings last season.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Mirrors output from last season
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Pageau earned an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Flyers.
Pageau's apple puts him at 39 points (13 goals, 26 assists) on the season, matching his total from last season in nine fewer games. The Isles utilize Pageau on the power play and penalty kill, so his opportunities should remain plentiful, especially with the team currently tied with the Panthers for the first wild-card playoff spot out of the Eastern Conference.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Extends point streak to four games
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Pageau registered two assists in the Islanders' 7-2 victory over Toronto on Tuesday.
Pageau missed 12 straight games due to an upper-body injury, but he's been making up for lost time since returning March 14 by providing two goals and six points over his last four contests. The 30-year-old is up to 12 goals and 35 points in 60 outings this season. He's just four points shy of his 2021-22 total despite playing in 17 fewer games.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Pair of points in win
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Pageau scored a shorthanded goal on three shots, added an assist, logged three hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
Pageau's tally tied the game at 1-1 in the first period, and he also helped out on a Zach Parise goal in the third. Pageau has two goals and two assists over three games since he returned from an upper-body injury, as he's taken advantage of some favorable matchups during the Islanders' California trip. The 30-year-old center has 12 tallies (five on the power play, three shorthanded), 21 assists, 103 shots on net, 147 hits, 54 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 59 appearances.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Slides assist in win
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Pageau provided an assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.
Pageau reached the 20-assist mark when he set up Zach Parise's third-period tally. With a goal and an assist in two games since returning from an upper-body injury, Pageau is right back in good form after slumping prior to his absence. He has 31 points, 100 shots on net, 144 hits, 52 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 58 contests.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Gets goal in return
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Pageau scored a goal and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.
Pageau returned to the lineup after missing 12 games with an upper-body injury. His 13:39 of ice time suggests he'll be eased back into action, especially since this was the first half of a back-to-back. The Islanders should appreciate having their all-situations center back in action. He's at 11 goals, 30 points, 98 shots on net, 143 hits, 49 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 57 appearances.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Removed from IR
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Pageau (upper body) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's game against Los Angeles, according to the NHL media site.
Pageau was listed as a game-time decision following Tuesday's morning skate, per Andrew Gross of Newsday, but it's expected that he will return to the lineup against the Kings following a 12-game absence. Pageau has registered 10 goals, 29 points, 97 shots on net and 142 hits in 56 contests this campaign.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Misses practice Monday
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Pageau (upper body) didn't practice Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Pageau missed practice Monday due to personal reasons. Coach Lane Lambert stated after practice that Pageau could still play Tuesday as the team begins a three-game road trip in Los Angeles against the Kings. If Pageau needs another day, then perhaps he will return Wednesday in Anaheim. Pageau has missed the last 12 games due to the injury. When deemed healthy enough to play, he should return to his usual role, centering the third line.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Not playing Saturday
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Pageau (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Washington, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Pageau has missed the last 11 games with the upper-body injury. He has 10 goals and 29 points in 56 games this season, but he had not found the back of the net in his last 17 games before the injury.
Pageau (upper body) is still considered day-to-day and won't be in action versus Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Pageau will miss his 11th consecutive game due to his upper-body issue but is making strides in his recovery. Prior to getting hurt, the 30-year-old center was stuck in a 17-game goal drought, though he did garner six helpers over that stretch.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Not ready to play
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Pageau (upper body) wasn't quite ready to play Tuesday versus the Sabres, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
There was some hope that Pageau would be able to play Tuesday after putting in a full practice Monday. Coach Lane Lambert stated that Pegeau is not day-to-day but didn't say whether or not he would play Thursday in Pittsburgh. Pageau has now missed 10 straight games due to the injury but is likely to return to his usual spot as the center for the third line when deemed healthy enough to play.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Practices Monday
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Pageau (upper body) took part in Monday's practice, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.
Pageau rotated in on the fourth line and worked on the penalty kill during Monday's session. He appears to be getting very close to returning, though his status for Tuesday against Buffalo remains unclear. Pageau has 10 goals and 29 points through 56 games this season.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Resumes skating
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Pageau (upper body) started skating again Tuesday and is now in the day-to-day range for a return, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Pageau won't play Tuesday versus the Wild, but he could be an option for Saturday versus the Red Wings. The 30-year-old will miss his eighth straight game Tuesday.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Still not skating
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Pageau (upper body) has yet to resume skating, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Pageau will miss a fifth straight contest Wednesday against the Jets, and at this point there's no telling when he might be ready to return. Otto Koivula, who was promoted from the minors Wednesday, could get an extended look in the lineup while Pageau remains sidelined.
Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Placed on injured reserve
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Pageau (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Pageau missed Tuesday's game versus Ottawa, as he was injured Saturday in Montreal. The center has 10 goals and 29 points in 56 games, with 142 hits and 47 blocks. The Islanders recalled Andy Andreoff from AHL Bridgeport to take his place on the roster.
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Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Not playing Tuesday
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Pageau is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and won't play Tuesday against Ottawa.
The Islanders will have Casey Cizikas (illness) and Otto Koivula, who was called up from AHL Bridgeport on Monday, in the lineup Tuesday. Pageau has registered 10 goals, 29 points, 97 shots on net and 142 hits in 56 games this season.
