Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Noah Dobson for fantasy hockey. According to Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders defenseman Noah

What’s worse for the Islanders right now — their lack of power play production or their lack of power play opportunities? Both are on a historically bad pace.

This is what it looks like when the season slips away in January. A disastrous second period, a total squandering of momentum, a team that played most of the night as though nobody was on the same page and a home crowd that sounded more disappointed than upset.

Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 2-0.

Noah Dobson and Ryan Pulock also scored, Marcus Hogberg made 18 saves and the Islanders snapped a two-game skid.

Islanders defenceman Noah Dobson has a lower-body injury with no timeline for his return, according to NHL.com’s Stefen Rosner.

Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson has no timetable for a return from the lower-body injury he suffered in Monday’s win over the Blue Jackets, the team told Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News and NHL.com.

Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1

Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon could each return to the lineup for the Wild against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+). Each took part in line rushes at practice on Wednesday, and coach John Hynes said he is "cautiously optimistic" that they would play.

The New York Islanders have had a frustratingly inconsistent season. Currently 15th in the Eastern Conference and seven points outside of a playoff spot, it’s more than fair to say this season has not gone to plan for New York.