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Farabee scored an empty-net goal on two shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Farabee extended his point streak to five games (three goals, five assists). This was his second multi-point effort in a row. The 26-year-old winger is starting to look more like a top-line option for 2026-27 given his recent surge. He's at 11 points (six on the power play), 26 shots on net, eight blocked shots, six PIM, five hits and a minus-2 rating over 11 games. While the plus-minus rating will likely stay negative, Farabee's scoring is enough to be worth consideration in fantasy.

Perry notched an assist in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

This was Perry's first point in nine appearances this season. The 41-year-old winger continues to play in a bottom-six role with power-play time, so he should improve a bit on offense. He has added nine shots on net, seven blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. Last year, he had 37 points across 72 regular-season games between the Kings and the Lightning, but he averaged 13:40 of ice time in 2025-26 compared to just 11:30 per game so far in 2026-27.

Aitcheson was sent down to AHL Hamilton on Tuesday.

Aitcheson was brought up by the Islanders to serve as a healthy scratch in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars. He'll return to the AHL, where he has an assist, a minus-7 rating, nine PIM and seven shots on net across nine appearances this season. He has a high ceiling after his successful junior hockey career, making the 20-year-old blueliner a stash option in deep dynasty leagues for the time being.

Engvall was loaned to AHL Hamilton on Tuesday.

The Islanders recalled Engvall and Kashawn Aitcheson from the minors Monday for salary-cap-related reasons. As expected, they returned to the AHL promptly. Engvall has two goals and four assists in nine minor-league outings this season.

Kindel (vasovagal episode) returned to practice Tuesday and feels normal following his vasovagal episode on Oct. 20, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com.

Kindel is thankfully feeling like himself a week after from his vasovagal episode. His presence at practice Tuesday indicates that he's feeling much better and could be ready to return in the near future. Prior to the incident, the 19-year-old center had compiled two goals, four points and 23 shots on net across nine games this season. If he continues to progress in his recovery, he'll have a chance to return to the Penguins' lineup in Thursday's clash against the Mammoth.

Saros is expected to protect the home net against the Islanders on Tuesday, per Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey.

Saros is coming off a 34-save effort in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Pittsburgh. He has a 3-2-3 record, a 2.82 GAA and a .908 save percentage in eight appearances this season. The Islanders (5-4-2) are tied for 19th in the league in the 2026-27 campaign with 2.91 goals per game.

Lindell (lower body) is expected to return to the Stars' lineup within the next 4-7 days, per Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports.

Lindell has missed each of the Stars' last three games with a lower-body injury, but is seemingly nearing a return. When healthy, the 32-year-old blueliner has been solid this season, compiling a plus-4 rating, four shots on net, five hits and 18 blocked shots across nine games. Given his updated timeline for return, Lindell could be back as early as Saturday's home clash against the Blue Jackets.

Faksa (lower body) will likely miss another week, according to Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports on Tuesday.

Faksa will miss his second straight game against New Jersey on Tuesday and is probably still about a week away from returning. He has chipped in one assist, nine shots on net, nine blocked shots and 12 hits in 10 outings this campaign.

Reimer (upper body) was tagged as day-to-day Tuesday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.

After seemingly getting the hook due to early struggles in his Rangers debut Monday, it appears that Reimer sustained an injury in the contest, which likely played a part in the team's decision to pull him after the first period. He made five saves on eight attempts Monday, but wasn't credited with the loss due to the Kings' offense going off in a 6-3 win. Reimer is the third goalie for the Rangers to suffer an injury this season. However, the team doesn't play again until Sunday, meaning that he might not miss any time. If he can't go in New York's next clash, Spencer Martin will likely be called up to serve as the backup.

Steel (undisclosed) won't play against New Jersey on Tuesday, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Steel will miss his second straight game, but he might be available to return against Montreal on Thursday. He has contributed one goal, two assists, 13 shots on net, eight hits and three blocked shots in 10 appearances this season.