The Islanders have a hole on their top line and familiar issues elsewhere. What can they do to steady the ship?

The full extent of the damage to Anthony Duclair’s right leg is not yet fully known, but Islanders president/general manager Lou Lamoriello acknowledged on Monday it would be “more long term than short term at this point,” though not season ending for the top line left wing.

The New York Islanders are off to a 2-1-2 start to the 2024-25 season Their second win came against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday in a nine-round shootout. The elation did not last long, as they quickly got tough news on one of their key forwards.

The 29-year-old, who signed a four-year deal worth $3.5 million annually, suffered a lower-body injury 3:19 into the third period of Saturday's wild 4-3, nine-round shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens.

New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello confirmed Monday morning that forward Anthony Duclair is out long-term with an injury

The Islanders are going to be without Anthony Duclair for a while. General manager Lou Lamoriello told reporters before the team hit the ice for Monday’s practice that the winger’s injury would be “more long-term than short-term at this point,

New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair suffered a lower-body injury that will keep him out long term but not for the season. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello made the announcement Monday,

Anthony Duclair is expected to be out long-term with a leg injury suffered in Saturday’s game. Simon Holmstrom finished that game in Duclair’s spot on the top line, and may have the inside track to stay there for now.

The New York Islanders' rebuilt first line lasted fewer than five games. The Islanders will be without left winger Anthony Duclair Tuesday night when New York hosts the Detroit Red Wings in Elmont, N.