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Bailey has been removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list ahead of Thursday's night's matchup with the Devils, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Bailey was just added to the protocol list Wednesday, but he was evidently able to provide a negative test ahead of Thursday night's contest. He'll slot into his usual spots on the Islanders' second line and second power-play unit against New Jersey.

Bailey has been added to the COVID-19 protocol, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

This explains why coach Barry Trotz was vague in describing why Bailey wasn't at practice Wednesday. If Bailey is unable to play Thursday versus the Devils, his next chance to get into the lineup will be in New Jersey on Sunday.

Bailey was added to the COVID-19 protocol list Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

It was announced earlier Wednesday that Bailey was questionable to play against the Devils on Thursday, and his placement could be the reason why. Bailey has gone pointless through the first three games of the season despite seeing a top-six role, so this comes at a tough time to be sidelined. Bailey will not be able to practice or travel with the team until he's cleared.

Bailey (undisclosed) is questionable to play Thursday versus the Devils, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Coach Barry Trotz hasn't stated the exact nature of the injury. Bailey is off to a slow start this season, as he has yet to register a point in the first three games. He's been playing on a line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anthony Beauvillier, but if his offensive woes continue, that could easily change.

If Bailey were to play 35 games this season he will become the fourth Islanders in history to play 900 games for the team, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Bailey will always have his detractors but with 30 assists this season that would also put him fifth all-time on the Islanders in that category. Bailey also had a team-high 20 assists in the playoffs last season. The bottom line is Bailey is far from a superstar and yes, every coach he has played for wants him to shoot the puck more, but the Islanders could do worse. Bailey will continue to line up on the second line with Brock Nelson and Anthony Beauvillier and the Isles will hope this trio picks up from where they left off in the playoffs.

Bailey recorded two assists, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning in Game 3.

Bailey's contributions to the offense were timely -- he assisted on Brock Nelson's go-ahead goal and Jean-Gabriel Pageau's empty-netter, both late in the third period. It was Bailey's fourth two-assist effort in his last seven contests. The playmaking winger has 19 points (two goals, 17 assists) in as many games during the postseason.

Bailey had two assists and one shot in Saturday's 4-0 win over Philadelphia in Game 7.

Bailey enjoyed his third two-assist performance in the last four games, setting up insurance goals by Brock Nelson and Anthony Beauvillier. The 30-year-old Bailey leads the Eastern Conference finals-bound Islanders in points (17) and assists (15) during the playoffs.

Bailey registered a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Philadelphia in Game 5.

Bailey slammed home a loose puck at the side of the net early in the second period to break a scoreless deadlock. He also picked up a helper on Brock Nelson's third-period goal. The 30-year-old winger has enjoyed a terrific postseason with a team-leading 15 points (3 goals, 12 assists) in 14 games.

Bailey had two assists in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Flyers in Game 4.

Bailey set up both of Brock Nelson's tallies in the contest, the latter of the two being the game-winner. Ever the playmaker, Bailey has two goals, 11 helpers and a plus-10 rating through 13 playoff games. One of his goals was shorthanded, while five of his assists have occurred on the power play.

Bailey scored an empty-net goal and added two assists Thursday in a 4-0 win over Washington in Game 5.

Bailey put the finishing touches on the Capitals, finding the empty net with 1:29 left on the clock to secure the series win. Earlier in the game, Bailey had assisted on a pair of Anthony Beauvillier goals that staked the Islanders to a 2-0. The 30-year Bailey had two goals and four assists in the series and has 10 points in nine playoff games overall.

Bailey posted a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Capitals in Game 2.

Bailey has been a consistent presence on the scoresheet with a goal and six helpers in six contests. He's only been held pointless once (Game 3 versus the Panthers) in that span. His second line with Anthony Beauvillier and Brock Nelson is pacing the team's offense -- any of them could be a good addition to DFS rosters given their current form.

Bailey scored a short-handed game-winning goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Capitals during Game 1 of their first-round series.

Braden Holtby and Alex Ovechkin got their signals crossed on a seemingly harmless dump-in attempt early in the third period, allowing Brock Nelson to scoop up the puck and find Bailey in the slot for a one-timer. The goal was Bailey's first of the postseason, but the 30-year-old winger has been plenty productive, racking up six points through five games.

Bailey notched two assists, one on the power play, during Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Qualifier.

The veteran winger got the primary helper on Anthony Beauvillier's goal midway through the first period to open the scoring, then set up Brock Nelson for a wicked one-timer with the man advantage in the second. Bailey heads into the next round having recorded four assists in four games against Florida -- three of them on the power play.

Bailey (undisclosed) practiced with the Islanders on Wednesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Bailey missed the final two periods of a 5-4 shootout loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. Bailey has 14 goals, 29 assists and is a minus-12 in 68 games and seems likely to re-join the lineup soon.

Bailey (undisclosed) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Canucks.

Bailey managed an assist in 4:32 before he was injured Tuesday. He was ruled out for the game during the third period -- the Islanders did not provide any details regarding his injury. Expect further information on the winger's status ahead of Thursday's game in Calgary.

Bailey scored an empty-net goal on his only shot of the game in a 4-1 win over the Sharks on Sunday.

Bailey rounded out the scoring with 2:19 left in the third period for his first goal in six games. Despite registering only 80 shots in 61 games, Bailey is shooting a career-best 15.2 percent and has provided 13 goals and 39 points. He's a better real-life than fantasy player, but he's useful in deeper leagues.

Bailey had three assists and three shots on goal in Monday's 5-3 win over Washington

Bailey was in on each of New York's first three goals as the Islanders built up a 5-1 lead. The 30-year-old has been on a nice run since mid-January, collecting three goals and eight assists over his last 10 games. Bailey will enter Tuesday's tilt against Philadelphia with 11 goals and 35 points in 54 games.

Bailey scored a power-play goal and added two helpers, including one with the man advantage, in a 4-2 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday.

The 30-year-old capped off the defacto first half of 2019-20 with a season-high three points, including his first performance with two power-play points. Bailey also heads into the All-Star break with three goals and seven points in his last seven games. He's probably going to see a regression in his 16.7 shooting percentage at some point, but Bailey already has 11 goals and 30 points with a minus-10 rating in 49 games this season.

According to Andrew Gross of Newsday, Bailey (illness) participated in Tuesday's morning skate, which suggests he should be available for the evening's matchup with the Rangers.

Bailey exited Sunday's loss to Carolina in the first period due to an illness, but he was never in serious danger of missing Tuesday's tilt. The 30-year-old winger, who's picked up 10 goals and 27 points in 48 games this campaign, will skate on the Islanders' second line and first power-play unit against the Rangers.

Bailey (illness) left Sunday's game against the Hurricanes and will not return.

Bailey saw just 4:42 of ice time in the contest before hitting the locker rooms early. Fortunately, because he's sick and not injured, there's a good chance he'll be ready to play in Tuesday's road game against the Rangers. An update on his availability for that game will likely be made prior to the contest.