Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Nets first goal this season
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Mayfield tallied a goal, blocked three shots and served two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Detroit.
Mayfield helped the Islanders tie the game at two goals apiece after they lost their 1-0 lead a few minutes prior. The goal was his first of the season, bringing his season totals up to five points, 33 shots on net and 46 blocks through 32 games this year. After a solid start to the year offensively with three points across New York's first seven games, Mayfield has started to get involved once again with two points over the last three contests. His lack of a consistent scoring output leaves him off the fantasy radar, but he remains on track to post his eighth consecutive season with 100-plus blocks.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Ends lengthy slump
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Mayfield logged an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.
Mayfield had gone 22 games without a point, and he also was away from the team for two contests to attend to a personal matter. The 33-year-old defenseman has been a fixture on the third pairing this season, but the Islanders' reliance on their top four has led to little production for him. Mayfield is at four assists, 31 shots on net, 22 hits, 43 blocked shots, 51 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 30 appearances.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Back on active roster
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Mayfield (personal) was activated from non-roster player status Sunday, per the NHL media site.
Mayfield should return to the lineup against Colorado on Sunday after missing the last two games due to the birth of his first child. The Islanders cleared a roster spot for him by returning Travis Mitchell to AHL Bridgeport on Saturday. Mayfield has collected three assists, 15 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 11 hits across 16 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Placed on non-roster
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Mayfield (personal) has been moved to non-roster Thursday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Mayfield is away from the team for the birth of his child. His placement on non-roster would seem to confirm that he won't play Thursday in Vegas. Travis Mitchell was summoned from AHL Bridgeport in a corresponding move.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Doubtful Thursday
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Mayfield is doubtful for Thursday game in Vegas, due to the birth of his child, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Mayfield could return as early as Friday in Utah. The blueliner has three assists in 16 games this season. The Islanders could recall a blueliner from AHL Bridgeport ahead of Thursday's tilt, as they are down to six healthy defensemen.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Hands out helper in loss
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Mayfield logged an assist in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Penguins.
Mayfield is set to be a regular in the lineup this year, and his first duty is to serve as a defense partner and mentor for No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer. The 32-year-old Mayfield will likely remain on the third pairing even if Schaefer moves up later in the year. Mayfield's style isn't flashy, and he's topped the 20-point mark just once in his career, but he's a virtual lock for 100-plus blocked shots, a level he's reached in seven straight seasons.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Nets shortie in OT loss
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Mayfield scored a shorthanded goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to Nashville.
Mayfield joined the rush while shorthanded and put the Isles ahead 6-4 late in the third period, but that lead was short-lived, as Nashville stormed back and forced overtime. The goal was Mayfield's first point since Jan. 2, though he hasn't logged an assist since Dec. 21. The right-shot defenseman doesn't provide enough value in non-scoring areas to warrant consideration in the fantasy realm -- his plus-16 rating is arguably his best attribute, which leaves him best suited for the waiver wire.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Struggling for playing time
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Mayfield has played in just eight of 16 games since he returned from a lower-body injury Feb. 23.
Mayfield has no points in that span, adding eight blocked shots, seven hits, five shots on net and a minus-1 rating. The Islanders have nine healthy defensemen on the roster, five of them being right-handed shots, including Mayfield. He can play on either side, but it's clear that he is not viewed as one of the team's six best blueliners at this time, and he doesn't have the same scoring appeal as Adam Boqvist to draw in as a seventh defenseman on occasion. Mayfield is at seven points, 45 shots on net, 78 hits, 95 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 58 outings this season.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Activated from IR
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Mayfield (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Mayfield will return ahead of Sunday's matchup with Dallas after missing the Islanders' final four contests before the break. The 32-year-old blueliner had two goals, seven points and a plus-14 rating in his first 50 games this season.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Looking to play against Stars
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Mayfield (lower body) told reporters he is hoping to be available for Sunday's matchup with Dallas, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Mayfield appears to have taken advantage of the time off during the 4 Nations Face-Off to get back to 100 percent when the Isles return to action Sunday. In order to suit up versus the Stars, the veteran blueliner will need to be activated off injured reserve and could step into the lineup for Dennis Cholowski or Adam Boqvist.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Placed on injured reserve
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Mayfield (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
The Islanders announced Thursday that Mayfield wouldn't travel for the team's upcoming road trip, so it isn't very surprising to see him land on injured reserve ahead of the league's break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 32-year-old will have several weeks to recover before the Islanders take on the Stars on Feb. 23.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Not traveling on road trip
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Mayfield (lower body) will not travel with the Islanders on their upcoming two-game road trip to Winnipeg and Minnesota, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Thursday.
Mayfield has already missed the last two games. He will sit out Friday and Saturday and is expected to return to action when the Islanders face Dallas on Feb. 23 after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Mayfield has two goals, five assists, 71 hits and 87 blocked shots over 50 NHL games this season.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Won't play Tuesday
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Mayfield (lower body) won't be in the lineup against Vegas on Tuesday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Mayfield is day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He has two goals, seven points, 40 shots on net, 87 blocked shots and 71 hits in 50 appearances this season. Dennis Cholowski will be in Tuesday's lineup because of Mayfield's absence.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Considered day-to-day
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Mayfield (lower body) is day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game against Vegas.
Mayfield sat out Sunday's 6-3 loss to Florida after being injured in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay. It's unclear if he will play versus the Golden Knights, but the Islanders will probably update his status after Tuesday's morning skate. Mayfield has compiled two goals, seven points, 40 shots on net, 87 blocked shots and 71 hits through 50 appearances this season. Dennis Cholowski will presumably play against Vegas if Mayfield remains unavailable.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Not playing Sunday
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Mayfield (lower body) won't play against Florida on Sunday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Mayfield will miss at least one game after suffering an injury in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay. He has produced two goals, five assists, 40 shots on net, 87 blocked shots and 71 hits through 50 outings this season. Dennis Cholowski will replace Mayfield in Sunday's lineup.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Leaves Saturday's contest
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Mayfield (lower body) was injured Saturday versus the Lightning, and there was no update on his status following the contest, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.
Mayfield appeared to be favoring his right leg after crashing into the end wall in the second period, per Sears. The Islanders play again Sunday against the Panthers, and Dennis Cholowski could draw back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch in Saturday's win.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Will play Tuesday
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Contrary to a prior report, Mayfield is healthy and will be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Avalanche, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Mayfield will avoid missing his second game of the campaign. The right-shot blueliner should skate alongside Adam Pelech on the top pairing Tuesday.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Game-time call
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Mayfield (illness) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's home matchup against Colorado, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
If Mayfield is unable to play Tuesday, Dennis Cholowski would draw back into the lineup. Mayfield has contributed two goals, five assists and a plus-13 rating over 47 games in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Rare goal for defensive defender
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Mayfield scored the Islanders' only goal Thursday in a 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Mayfield isn't known for his scoring -- it's his second goal and seventh point in 38 games. He is more likely to deliver blocks (67) and hits (63) for those in deep, multi-categorical leagues.
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Islanders' Scott Mayfield: Steady defense, assist in win
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Mayfield posted an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-5 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Mayfield ended a 12-game point drought with the helper. The plus-5 rating was a season high, and it showcases why he's been able to maintain his place in the lineup over Dennis Cholowski. Mayfield is firmly in a third-pairing role with six points over 33 contests this season, but he's added decent non-scoring production with a plus-14 rating, 57 hits, 63 blocked shots and 21 PIM.
