Islanders place Maccelli, Ritchie on injured reserve

Moves retroactive to Oct. 17 for both

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

#Isles Injury Updates: Matias Maccelli (retroactive to 10/17) and Cal Ritchie (retroactive to 10/17) have both been plac Via @NYIslanders on X

What happened: The New York Islanders placed forwards Matias Maccelli and Cal Ritchie on injured reserve. Both moves are retroactive to Oct. 17.

Why it matters: Losing two forwards at once strains the Islanders' depth early in the 2026-27 regular season. The designations open roster spots for replacements during the October schedule.

What to watch: The Islanders now need replacements for two forward spots ahead of their next game.

Sources

@NYIslanders 2026-10-26T17:25:45.587254+00:00

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