Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Gets three points vs. Leafs
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Clutterbuck provided two goals and an assist in Tuesday's 7-2 victory over Toronto.
It was certainly a rare night for Clutterbuck. The 35-year-old has spent most of his career serving as a bottom-six forward and is known more for his physical play than his work with the puck. Clutterbuck didn't record a point in his previous six outings, and he was in the midst of an 11-game goal-scoring slump. Through 39 appearances this season, the winger now has six goals, 11 points and 155 hits.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Expected back Saturday
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Clutterbuck (upper body) should rejoin the Islanders on Saturday against Washington, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Clutterbuck has missed 20 games since suffering an upper-body injury Jan. 19. The 35-year-old winger has four goals and eight points in 34 games this season. Clutterbuck will likely return to a fourth-line role with the Islanders.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Still not ready
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Clutterbuck (upper body) is still day-to-day, according to coach Lane Lambert.
Clutterbuck last played Jan. 19 due to his injury, a span of 19 games. He has four goals and eight points with 130 hits in 34 games this season.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Skating on his own
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Clutterbuck (upper body) has begun to skate but isn't ready to practice yet, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Clutterbuck has been out of action since Jan. 21 due to the injury. If he does return this season, he is expected to remain in his usual fourth-line role with Matt Martin and Casey Cizikas. As for the trade deadline earlier Friday, the team stood pat. The Isles are currently holding down the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference but have several teams nipping at their heels and have games in hand on the Isles.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Still no change in status
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Clutterbuck (upper body) is still out for the foreseeable future, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
In the case of Clutterbuck, we know that he had been dealing with a shoulder injury since the offseason, but we don't know if that is keeping him out of the lineup. It may not matter, however, with all of the team's injuries. If they fall out of the playoff picture, it's unlikely they would bring him back this season.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Season may be over
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Clutterbuck (upper body) may have played his last game this season, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
Clutterbuck is officially still listed as out indefinitely, but it is fair to wonder if he has played his last game this season. Clutterbuck has dealt with multiple injuries this season, and his body may not be able to withstand his physical style of play. If Clutterbuck has played his last game of the season, then general manager Lou Lamoriello will have to explain why he gave Clutterbuck a two-year contract extension during the offseason and why he didn't trade him before the trade deadline last season.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Shifts to IR
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Clutterbuck (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.
Clutterbuck, who is out indefinitely, has eight points and 130 hits in 34 games this season. In a corresponding move, New York brought up blueliner Samuel Bolduc from AHL Bridgeport on Sunday
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Out indefinitely
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Clutterbuck suffered an upper-body injury Thursday in Buffalo and is out indefinitely, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Clutterbuck has four goals, eight points and 130 hits in 34 games this season. The Islanders recalled Aatu Raty to take Clutterbuck's place on the roster.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Labeled day-to-day
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Clutterbuck is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in Thursday's game versus the Sabres, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Clutterbuck was hurt in the second period and didn't return for the third. If he is forced to miss additional time, Ross Johnston and Simon Holmstrom should see some additional job security. The Islanders' next game is Saturday versus the Hurricanes.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Assists in consecutive contests
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Clutterbuck logged an assist and two hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.
Clutterbuck has picked up an assist in each of the last two games. Since returning from an upper-body injury Jan. 5, he has a goal, two assists, 26 hits and a plus-1 rating. The physical winger is up to eight points, 124 hits, 26 shots on net, 18 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 32 contests this season while holding down a fourth-line spot.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Will play Saturday
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Clutterbuck (undisclosed) will play Saturday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Clutterbuck left Thursday's game late in the third period but has been deemed well enough to play against Montreal. Clutterbuck has four goals, two assists and 117 hits in 30 games this season.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Leaves late in Thursday's contest
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Clutterbuck went to the locker room with an undisclosed injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Wild, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.
Clutterbuck's late exit from the game was not explained by head coach Lane Lambert in his postgame comments. This leaves Clutterbuck day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Canadiens. If he can't play, Ross Johnston would likely take his spot on the fourth line.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Scores in return to lineup
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Clutterbuck scored a goal and delivered seven hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.
Clutterbuck cut the Islanders' deficit to 4-2 late in the second period, deflecting a Scott Mayfield shot past Jack Campbell. The goal was Clutterbuck's first since Dec. 9, as he'd missed the Islanders' previous eight contests with an upper-body injury. The veteran winger isn't likely to offer much production offensively on New York's fourth line, but he could provide value in leagues that reward physical play . Clutterbuck now has four goals, two assists, and 105 hits through 27 games.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Off injured reserve list
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Clutterbuck (upper body) has been taken off the injured reserve list, per the NHL media site.
Clutterbuck was listed as a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against Edmonton, but this move suggests that he is an option to play. Clutterbuck missed the Islanders' previous eight games. The 35-year-old has three goals and five points in 26 contests in 2022-23.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Game-time decision Thursday
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Clutterbuck (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Edmonton on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Clutterbuck has missed the last eight games, last playing Dec. 16. The 35-year-old has three goals, five points and 98 hits in 26 games this season.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Won't play Tuesday
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Clutterbuck (upper body) won't be available for Tuesday's game against Vancouver, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Clutterbuck, who has been out since Dec. 16, still isn't ready to return despite making progress of late in practices. He has compiled five points, 21 shots on goal, 21 blocks and 98 hits in 26 games this season.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Could return Tuesday
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Islanders head coach Lane Lambert is "hopeful" that Clutterbuck (upper body) will play Tuesday against the Canucks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Clutterbuck has missed seven straight contests but he was a game-time call Sunday against Seattle. He'll need to be activated from injured reserve before stepping back into his regular bottom-six role.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Unavailable Sunday
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Clutterbuck (upper body) will not play Sunday against Seattle, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
Clutterbuck was considered a game-time call Sunday but he'll miss his seventh straight game. His next chance to dress will be Tuesday against Vancouver.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Game-time call Sunday
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Clutterbuck (upper body) is a game-time decision for Sunday's tilt with Seattle, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Clutterbuck has missed the last six games and will need to be activated from injured reserve before he can suit up. The physical winger has 98 hits and five points in 26 games this season.
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Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Returns to practice
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Clutterbuck (upper body) practiced Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Clutterbuck has missed the past six games with an upper-body injury. It was expected that he would return during this road trip, and since he is back at practice, he could return as soon as Sunday versus the Kraken. Clutterbuck's physical presence in the bottom six would be a welcome sight for an Islanders team that's banged up at forward.
