Mathew Barzal Set to Return for Game 1 as Islanders Battle Hurricanes

Mathew Barzal has joined the Islanders for practice after two weeks of skating alone.
Mathew Barzal expects to play without restrictions for Game 1 in Raleigh, NC.
Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat only played six full games together this season before Mathew Barzal's injury.
The Islanders managed to secure a playoff spot without Mathew Barzal but need him to beat the Hurricanes.
Alexander Romanov is ruled out for Game 1, and rookie Samuel Bolduc will likely play despite a recent mistake.