New York Islanders forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau (illness) will return from a one-game absence against Philadelphia on Thursday. He has recovered from an illness that kept Pageau out of Tuesday's game against Ottawa. Pierre Engvall saw action on the third line with Pageau out, but he will land back on the fourth line on Thursday. Pageau has notched 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) in 40 appearances while averaging over two hits per game. The 32-year-old also boasts an outstanding 58.6 faceoff winning percentage, making him a very valuable piece for the Islanders.
New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau is listed as day to day after suffering a lower-body injury during the first period of a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. The veteran didn't take part in practice on Friday and is questionable for Game 1 of the postseason against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday in Raleigh. Kyle MacLean was elevated to the third line while veteran Cal Clutterbuck skated as the team's fourth-line center on Friday. For the season, Pageau recorded 11 goals and 33 points while skating in all 82 of the team's regular-season contests.
New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau tied his career high with four points in Friday's 5-1 win over Washington. He ended a three-game scoreless spell by posting two goals and two assists. Pageau isn't a regular scorer, but he's provided decent production all season from a third-line role. In 35 outings, the 31-year-old has contributed four goals and 13 assists. He's also averaging close to one block per game and has delivered 66 hits while firing off 46 shots.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau Leads Islanders to Victory Wednesday
New York Islanders centerman Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored twice, beating Edmonton 3-0 on the eve of Thanksgiving. Pageau now has five goals and eight helpers in 21 Islanders contests. He is a precious player for the Islanders, but he is better known as a defensive forward. Fantasy-wise, the Ottawa, Ontario native is not a player to rush and trade for, but he is a player to keep an eye on as the season progresses.
New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a huge game on Sunday against New Jersey with a natural hat trick and an assist in a 4-3 win. He put the team up 3-0 before the Devils attempted a comeback. Kyle Palmieri also had a very productive outing with a goal and two assists, as did Adam Pelech with three assists. Pageau had notched just three points in his previous 10 games. He reached 13 goals for the year and has picked up 33 points in 66 outings with 108 shots and 142 hits. The Islanders have looked very strong since the start of last month, and Pageau should benefit even more from it over the last few weeks of the season.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau Racks Up Three Points Versus Boston
New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau produced a three-point performance in Thursday's 4-3 overtime victory against Boston, scoring the team's first goal and handing out two assists. Anthony Beauvillier notched the game-winner 0:21 into the extra frame when Pageau and Nick Leddy set him up. Pageau has ended a season-worst four-game point drought with two goals and five points across three games. He now has 11 goals and 23 points for the season in 32 games with 65 hits, 58 shots and 32 blocks. The hardworking center is filling it up across the board on a regular basis and will look to do it again on Saturday against Pittsburgh.
New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau will play in Tuesday's matchup against Washington with the team removing him from the COVID-19 list. The 28-year-old only had a brief spell on the list and missed just one game. Pageau is enjoying a solid season with nine goals and 17 points through 28 games. He has added 51 hits, 49 shots, and 28 blocks. The former Senator has gone pointless in two games, but he hasn't had a single three-game drought in 2020-21, so look for him to have a productive night as the Islanders go for a 10th straight victory.
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