PITTSBURGH — Adam Pelech was back in the lineup for the Islanders, but Tuesday was not the long-awaited day they could play their six opening-night defenseman for the first time since Oct. 25.

Adam Pelech left the team’s 1-0 win over the Devils in the second period after taking a check to the head from Paul Cotter and did not return, with the Islanders citing an upper-body injury.

A much calmer Adam Pelech than was on display Sunday said Tuesday morning that he considers the matter of Paul Cotter’s illegal check to his head to be over and done with. Pelech, who left the 1 ...

That, essentially, was Anders Lee’s response when asked to assess the individual and collective impactfulness of Mathew Barzal, Anthony Duclair and Adam Pelech for the Islanders. “It’s great ...

CHICAGO — This feel-bad loss to NHL-worst Chicago — a downer despite the returns of winger Mathew Barzal and defenseman Adam Pelech to the Islanders’ lineup after long-term injury absences ...

For the season, Pelech has racked up 17 assists, 87 shots on net, 68 hits, 61 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 44 appearances. He appears to be safe in the lineup, especially after Adam ...

CHICAGO -- Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech returned to the lineup for the New York Islanders on Sunday after being sidelined by upper-body injuries. Barzal hadn't played since Oct. 30, missing a ...

Adam Pelech joined the New York Islanders for morning skate on Tuesday morning at PPG Paints Arena after missing Sunday’s contest against the Florida Panthers with a lower-body injury.