Pelech notched a pair of assists in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Pelelch set up Pierre Engvall in the second period before adding a second helper on Casey Cizikas' game-tying marker in the third. The 29-year-old Pelech had gone six games without a point prior to Thursday while logging just two assists in his last 16 contests. The blueliner is up to 16 points (one goal, 15 assists) through 55 games this season.

Pelech notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Pelech has four helpers and a plus-6 rating over his last four games. The defenseman stayed warm by helping out on a Kyle MacLean tally in the second period. Pelech is up to 12 points, 44 shots on net, 67 blocked shots, 39 hits and a plus-1 rating through 38 outings this season. He should continue to see top-four minutes as a steady defensive presence with modest offensive upside.

Pelech recorded two assists and one hit in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

With 23:43 of ice time, Pelech played the second most minutes for the Islanders and provided two assists to help the Islanders win their fourth consecutive game. In his past eight games, the 29-year old first pairing defenseman has one goal, five assists, 16 blocked shots, 10 shots on goal and 10 hits. Pelech is limited in his point production - he only has 11 points in 37 games played - but is a solid option for leagues that value blocked shots.

Pelech scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran blueliner delivered only the second game-winning goal of his career, cruising into the Pittsburgh end and ripping a shot blocker side past Alex Nedeljkovic. It was Pelech's first goal of 2023-24 and his second multi-point performance of the season, with the other coming Nov. 22 against the Flyers. He has just eight points in 31 games, but five of those points have come in his last eight contests.

Pelech notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Pelech helped out on Bo Horvat's insurance marker in the second period. All five of Pelech's points this season are assists, and two of them have come over his last four outings. The 29-year-old defenseman has added 29 shots on net, 24 hits, 46 blocked shots, 17 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 27 outings. His lack of offense likely keeps him off the radar in most fantasy formats.

Pelech (upper body) is expected to suit up Monday against Toronto, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pelech has been held to just four assists through 25 games this season. He missed the Islanders' last game before the All-Star break but will limit that absence to just one game.

Pelech (upper body) will be a game-time decision against the Leafs on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pelech looks poised to return versus Toronto after practicing with the team but coach Patrick Roy wouldn't go so far as to confirm the blueliner was ready to suit up. Injuries have limited the 29-year-old Pelech to 25 outings this season in which he recorded four points (all assists), 19 hits and 42 blocked shots. At this point, Pelech will be hard-pressed to reach the 20-point threshold, a mark he hit in each of the previous two seasons.

Pelech (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Panthers, Andrew Gross of Newsday.

EDGE Analysis

Pelech, who is considered day-to-day, suffered the injury late in Thursday's loss to Montreal. He has four assists in 25 games this season. Samuel Bolduc will likely slot into the lineup versus Florida in Pelech's absence.

Pelech suffered an upper-body injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Canadiens, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pelech's injury came after a blatant elbow to the head from Brendan Gallagher. Given Pelech's history of concussions, the Islanders figure to be very cautious with his recovery, especially with the bye week and All-Star break coming soon. It's unclear if he'll play Saturday versus the Panthers.

Pelech (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, Semyon Varlamov (lower body) was put on injured reserve. Pelech appears to be ready to return from a 20-game absence Tuesday versus Vancouver. He has three assists, 17 PIM, 16 shots on goal, 28 blocked shots and 15 hits across 16 outings this season. Pelech is projected to replace Samuel Bolduc in the lineup.