Since returning from an upper-body injury on Dec. 15, Barzal has said more than once that he’s still getting up to speed, and expressed frustration at his play. He was angry again going into the ...

Shortly after the New York Islanders hired Patrick Roy, it became clear that Mathew Barzal was a big fan of his system. "I feel very comfortable on the ice," Barzal told The Hockey News last year.

In real time, stay up to date on Mathew Barzal's performance at the 2024 Skills Competition. He'll be competing in four events Friday night, with puck drop at 7 PM ET on ESPN: Fastest Skater ...