Chris Kreider was absent from the New York Rangers' practice due to personal reasons. This led to lineup adjustments, with Kakko skating on the top line in Kreider's place. Kreider later participated in power play practice, rejoining the PP1 unit. Meanwhile, Mathew Barzal was also missing from the New York Islanders' practice, attributed to 'maintenance.' Coach Patrick Roy indicated that Barzal's absence was not a major concern and that he is day-to-day.
Patrick Roy says Mathew Barzal (maintenance) is day to day. No other word on whether this is a longer term concern.
#Isles Patrick Roy has no concern regarding Mathew Barzal, who missed practice today due to maintenance.
Matthew Barzal surprisingly missing from Islanders practice https://t.co/81FJubWmdN https://t.co/0pwDjpzSVu
#Isles Patrick Roy focusing in on battle drills today: https://t.co/5fl7xTwHxd
Barzal isn't skating today due to maintenance. #Isles
No Mathew Barzal at #Isles practice. Team citing "maintenance."
Mathew Barzal is not on the ice for practice. #Isles
Roy has #Isles doing 1-on-1 drills. Forward vs. a defenseman. Puck is chipped into zone before battle.
Power play practice now, with the usual PP1 back intact- Fox, Zibanejad, Trocheck, Panarin and Kreider. Those changes didn't last long... #NYR
No Kreider leaves the #NYR with 11 forwards for today's practice. Looks Kakko is skating up on the top line in his place, leaving a vacancy in the 3RW spot.
No Chris Kreider at today’s practice for personal reasons, per #NYR