The Islanders believed there was a chance that Barzal could play Saturday, he didn't. On Monday, he didn't even come out for the morning skate and will remain sidelined with the Avalanche in town. Brock Nelson will continue to centre the top line with Barzal out.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 38 shots in the Islanders loss to the Canucks last Thursday. Varlamov has struggled this season, winning just three times (3-11-1) in 15 starts. He's lost five in a row (0-5-0) while posting a .903 SV%.

Lee did not play Saturday afternoon vs. the Blues due to a personal matter but was back on the ice for Monday's morning skate and is expected to play vs. Colorado. Lee, who has just one goal and no assists in his last eight games, will skate on the third line with Zach Parise and Oliver Wahlstrom.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 38 shots in the Islanders loss to the Canucks last Thursday. Varlamov has struggled this season, winning just three times (3-11-1) in 15 starts. He's lost five in a row (0-5-0) while posting a .903 SV%.

Barzal missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but will take part in warmups on Saturday and could draw into the lineup vs. the Blues. Barzal will replace Anders Lee (personal) if he can play.

Lee will miss Saturday's game vs. the Blues due to personal reasons. Mathew Barzal (lower-body) will be a game-time decision and will replace Lee in the lineup if he's good-to-go.