Since New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal went down with a left knee-cap injury on Feb. 1, we have not been able to talk to him.

Noah Dobson never has missed an extended period of time with injury before this, but at least he had plenty of teammates to lean on for advice.

Barzal (kneecap) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Wednesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

The Winnipeg Jets have lost their last two games following their 11-game win streak and will attempt to get back in the win column as they begin a four-game road trip against the New York Islanders.

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