Noah Dobson Injury News & Updates
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Gets three points Thursday
Dobson registered three assists in a 5-4 overtime win over Carolina on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has collected five helpers over his last two contests, propelling him to 21 points (five goals) in 22 games this season. While he's no stranger to multi-point games -- the 23-year-old had four already in 2023-24 going into Thursday's action -- this is the first three-point game of his career. At his current offensive pace, Dobson should be able to comfortably surpass his career high of 51 points, which was set in 2021-22.
Nov 29, 2023
Two helpers against Jersey
Dobson collected two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.
ANALYSIS
He also added a game-high five blocked shots, two shots on net, a hit and a plus-1 rating to his ledger. Dobson is emerging as a dark-horse Norris Trophy candidate through the early part of the season -- he's taken his offense to a new level with 18 points (five goals, 13 helpers) through 21 games, and his 56 blocked shots is tied for seventh in the NHL, putting him on pace to shatter his prior career high of 154.
Nov 25, 2023
Blocks five shots in road victory
Dobson posted an assist in Friday's 5-3 road win against the Senators.
ANALYSIS
Dobson finished with five blocked shots and two hits while registering a game-best 31:05 of ice time across 39 shifts. He is starting to warm up again, going for a goal and four points with a plus-4 rating across the past five outings. He'll look to keep things rolling on Saturday against the visiting Flyers.
Nov 17, 2023
Continues hot start
Dobson scored a goal on five shots in the Islanders' 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson hammered a puck from the point that beat Philipp Grubauer to give the Islanders a 3-2 lead. This goal gives the Canadian defenseman points in back-to-back games and five points in his last seven games. On the season, Dobson is up to five goals and 14 points in 16 games. He should continue to operate on the Islanders' top defensive pairing and top power-play unit.
Nov 16, 2023
Earns power-play assist
Dobson logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal, four blocked shots and four PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
Dobson set up a Brock Nelson tally in the first period. The helper was Dobson's 100th career assist, an achievement that took him 253 games to reach. The defenseman has been steady this season with 13 points (six on the power play), 38 shots on net, 40 blocks and a plus-1 rating through 15 contests. He's on pace to top his career high of 51 points from the 2021-22 campaign.
Oct 30, 2023
Records two assists vs. Detroit
Dobson collected two assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson's second helper of the night came on the power play. He's up to two goals and nine points in eight appearances this season, including four points with the man advantage. The 23-year-old is unlikely to maintain his current offensive pace, but he's nevertheless a great offensive defenseman and a serious threat to reach the 50-point milestone. He finished just shy of it in 2022-23, getting 13 goals and 36 assists in 78 outings.
Oct 27, 2023
Two more points in win
Dobson logged a goal and an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Senators.
ANALYSIS
Dobson picked up a secondary assist on Bo Horvat's power-play goal in the first period before scoring the eventual game-winning tally in the third, firing a slap-shot past Joonas Korpisalo off a rush. The 23-year-old Dobson now has points in his last five games, as he's up to two goals and five assists through six games this season. He should continue to offer solid scoring value on the blue line, working on the Islanders' top defensive pairing with Adam Pelech while working the point on the first power-play unit.
Oct 25, 2023
Picks up two points
Dobson posted two assists and one shot in the Islanders' 7-4 loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson picked up helpers on goals by Cal Clutterbuck and Kyle Palmeri. He also collected five blocked shots and was a minus-3 on the game. This performance extends the Canadian defenseman's point streak to four games with five points in that span.
Oct 22, 2023
Pots first goal of season
Dobson scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Sabres.
ANALYSIS
He spoiled Eric Comrie's shutout bid inside the final two minutes of the third period, and in a somewhat fluky manner -- Dobson's point shot was headed high and wide of the net before deflecting off Connor Clifton's elbow. Dobson's had a strong start to the season with three points in four games while averaging a career-high 23:39 in ice time, and the 23-year-old has also contributed 14 blocked shots -- his prior career high in that category was 154 over 80 games in 2021-22.
Oct 21, 2023
Shows grit in tough loss
Dobson recorded an assist to complement a plus-4 rating and eight blocked shots in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Devils.
ANALYSIS
This was a phenomenal effort by Dobson, but it wasn't quite enough to keep his team perfect on the young season. The 23-year-old blueliner has averaged 50 points over the last two years, despite the Isles ranking in the bottom half of the league in scoring over that span.
Oct 18, 2023
Notches helper Tuesday
Dobson recorded power-play one assist and five shots against Arizona on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson leads all defensemen in power-play ice time (2:47 per game) and looks to have cemented himself on the No. 1 unit. In each of the last two seasons, the 23-year-old blueliner has reached both the 10-goal and 35-assist marks and shows no signs of slowing down this year. While Dobson won't be winning the Norris Trophy any time soon, he does figure to offer decent fantasy upside.
Apr 19, 2023
Picks up two assists Wednesday
Dobson registered two assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to Carolina in Game 2 on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has three multi-point games over his last five contests, giving him seven points (all assists) in that span. The 23-year-old supplied seven helpers in 19 outings during the 2021 playoffs, but he's providing a much bigger role this time around. He logged 23:16 of ice time Wednesday, which is up from an average of 13:55 during the previous postseason run.
Apr 12, 2023
Extends point streak to four games
Dobson dished out two assists to go with three shots, six blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.
ANALYSIS
Dobson assisted on Brock Nelson's second goal of the game in the second period, then helped Anders Lee create some breathing room on the power play in the third. The skilled defenseman racked up six helpers in the final four games, but he finishes the regular season one point shy of 50. Dobson won't mind missing out on that milestone, though, as this win put the Islanders into the playoffs.
Apr 8, 2023
Picks up two assists Saturday
Dobson recorded two assists in a 4-0 win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson was limited to two points (both assists) over his previous seven contests. That slump likely pushed his career high of 51 points, which he set in 2021-22, out of reach. With two games remaining on the Islanders' schedule, Dobson has 13 goals and 46 points in 76 outings this season.
Mar 21, 2023
Contributes two points Tuesday
Dobson collected a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-2 victory over Toronto.
ANALYSIS
Dobson scored late in the third period to put the Islanders up 6-2 and then registered the final assist on Anders Lee's marker. The 23-year-old defenseman's efforts extended his point streak to three games, and he has a goal and four points in that span. Dobson's contributed 13 goals and 42 points in 68 outings this season.
Mar 18, 2023
Deals assist Saturday
Dobson registered an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
ANALYSIS
Through seven games in March, Dobson has collected four assists and 15 shots on goal. He helped out on Kyle Palmieri's go-ahead goal Saturday. Dobson reached the 40-point mark for the second straight season, and he's earned 17 of them on the power play while adding 182 shots, 93 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 67 appearances.
Mar 15, 2023
Snags helper in win
Dobson registered an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.
ANALYSIS
Dobson is up to three helpers through six games in March. The 23-year-old had the secondary assist on Brock Nelson's second goal of the game. Dobson is up to 12 tallies, 27 helpers, 181 shots on net, 92 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 66 outings, and he's earned 17 of his 39 points with the man advantage.
Mar 8, 2023
Excelling on the power play
Dobson is tied for the team lead in power-play goals with give and second on the team in power-play points with 17.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has had another solid season offensively for the team, with 12 goals and 25 assists in 62 games. While he excels on the power play, his even-strength numbers leave something to be desired, as he only has 20 points when the team isn't up a man. The Isles would also like to see his rating of minus-2 improve, but that may come in time for the young defender.
Feb 24, 2023
Tallies on power play
Dobson scored a power-play goal on two shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.
ANALYSIS
Six of Dobson's nine points through 10 games in February have come on the power play. The defenseman got the Islanders on the board with a tally late in the second period. The 23-year-old now has 12 tallies, one off his career high, to go with 24 assists, 161 shots on net, 86 blocked shots, 50 hits and a minus-2 rating through 58 outings overall.
Feb 18, 2023
Racking up power-play points
Dobson recorded a power-play assist in Friday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
Dobson is taking his game to a new level. He's rocking a four-game point streak comprised of a goal and five assists, with four of those apples taking place on the man advantage. Dobson is just 23 years old, and he'll likely experience his share of growing pains on the track to fantasy stardom, but he's already a highly coveted option following a 51-point output from 2021-22 and his current total of 11 goals and 23 assists through 54 games.
Feb 11, 2023
Two helpers in OT loss
Dobson recorded two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old blueliner produced his second straight multi-point performance after his last one before that came Dec. 13. Dobson is proving last season's breakout was no fluke, and through 52 games in 2022-23 he's compiled 11 goals and 32 points, including four goals and eight helpers with the man advantage.
Feb 9, 2023
One of each Thursday
Dobson scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
With Thursday's effort, Dobson reached the 30-point mark for the second season in a row. He's collected three points in as many games since he returned from missing four contests with a lower-body injury. The talented defenseman has 11 power-play points, 140 shots on net, 80 blocked shots, 43 hits and a minus-3 rating through 51 appearances.
Feb 6, 2023
Suiting up Monday
Dobson (lower body) will be in Monday's lineup against the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson will return to a bottom-four role Monday. The 23-year-old is averaging 21:04 of ice time with 27 points through 48 games on the year. It will be his first appearance since Jan. 21 after missing the last four contests.
Feb 6, 2023
Game-time decision
Dobson (lower body) will be a game-time decision Monday against Philadelphia, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson appears to be ready to return to the lineup following a four-game absence. He was paired with Sebastian Aho during the morning skate and worked on the top power-play unit during Sunday's session. Dobson has generated 10 goals, 27 points, 137 shots on net, 76 blocks and 40 hits in 48 games this season.
Feb 5, 2023
Could return Monday
Dobson (lower body) will travel to Philadelphia Monday and could return to the lineup, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has missed four straight games but he's nearing a return. The 23-year-old has 10 goals and 27 points through 48 contests this season but he's currently a 17-game goalless drought.
Jan 27, 2023
Out until after All-Star break
Dobson (lower body) will be out of action until after the All-Star break, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has missed the last two games and will miss a pair of games this weekend as the Islanders have nine days off after Saturday's game versus Vegas. Dobson has 10 goals and 27 points in 48 games this season.
Jan 25, 2023
Missing another game
Dobson (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday versus the Senators, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson will miss his second straight game with the injury. His absence likely means Samuel Bolduc will continue to play on the third pairing. Dobson's next chance to play is Friday versus the Red Wings.
Jan 23, 2023
Unavailable Monday
Dobson (undisclosed) will not suit up Monday against Toronto, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson was considered a game-time decision so it doesn't seem like he's dealing with anything serious. The 23-year-old was injured Saturday against the Hurricanes. Samuel Bolduc was recalled and will make his NHL debut Monday.
Jan 23, 2023
Game-time call
Dobson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Monday against Toronto, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson appeared to be injured late in Saturday's contest against Carolina. He left Monday's morning skate early and didn't work on either power-play unit. If Dobson is unavailable to play, Samuel Bolduc may get a chance to make his NHL debut Monday versus the Maple Leafs.
Jan 16, 2023
Snags another assist
Dobson logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.
ANALYSIS
Dobson continues to be an effective source of offense from the blue line -- he has three helpers over his last four games. The 23-year-old has 10 goals, 17 assists, 126 shots on net, 69 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 45 contests overall. He's on pace to land right around the 51 points in 80 outings he produced during his breakout campaign last year.
Jan 10, 2023
Scoreless in five straight
Dobson has gone scoreless over his last five games.
ANALYSIS
Dobson may be in a little bit of a slump as not only is he scoreless in those five games, but he also has a rating of minus-5. On the season, Dobson has 10 goals, 14 assists, and a rating of minus-2. One could argue that he should be representing the team in the All-Star game and not Brock Nelson, but then again, Ilya Sorokin should be there over both players.
Dec 28, 2022
Logs assist in win
Dobson tallied an assist to go along with a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
Dobson's cross-ice pass set up Josh Bailey with an open net as the Islanders extended their lead to 3-1 in the second period. It's the third consecutive game with an assist for Dobson as he's emerged as an offensive threat on the blueline. The 22-year-old defenseman now has 10 goals and 14 assists through 36 games this season.
Dec 19, 2022
Fires four shots Monday
Dobson recorded a team-high four shots in the Islanders' 1-0 shootout loss to Colorado on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson also had two hits and two blocks in 26:35 of ice time, which gives him 27 hits and 48 blocks in 33 contests this season. He also has 10 goals on 98 shots in 2022-23, which means Dobson's shooting at 10.2%, up from 6.8% in 2021-22 and his career average of 6.9%. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 21-year-old's goal scoring pace slow as the season goes on.
Dec 16, 2022
Solid showing in loss
Dobson scored a goal on four shots, went plus-3 and added two hits in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Coyotes.
ANALYSIS
Dobson's tally late in the second period tied the game at 3-3. He's notched three goals and two assists over his last five games, and he's the third blueliner in the league to reach the 10-goal mark this year, joining the Sharks' Erik Karlsson and the Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin. Fantasy managers will be a little disappointed that Dobson's added only 11 assists through 31 games, though his non-scoring numbers -- 93 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 23 hits and a minus-2 rating -- are solid enough to make him a reliable option in the virtual game.
Dec 13, 2022
Two-point night in Boston
Dobson scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
It's the blueliner's second two-point night in his last six games, but he posted goose eggs in the other four. Dobson's production has been steady all season, and while his longest point streak is only three games, he has yet to go more than two without finding his way onto the scoresheet. The 22-year-old is up to nine goals and 20 points through 30 contests, putting him on pace for his second straight 50-point campaign.
Dec 6, 2022
Notches game-tying tally
Dobson scored a first-period goal and earned a third-period assist during Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the visiting Blues.
ANALYSIS
Dobson, who scored his second goal in four games Tuesday, continues to emerge as one of the NHL's top young defensemen. At 22 years old, Dobson, with eight goals in 27 games, is trending toward blowing by the career-best 13 markers he collected last season. Dobson's goal Tuesday developed off a first-period one-timer, tying the game at 1-1. He finished with a team-best five shots on goal during 21:25 of ice time.
Nov 30, 2022
Scores in loss
Dobson tallied a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia.
ANALYSIS
Dobson opened the scoring early in the first period with the Islanders on a five-on-three power play. It was the 22-year-old defenseman's third power-play goal and eighth point with the man advantage. Dobson is up to 16 points overall (7 goals, nine assists) in 24 games this season.
Nov 21, 2022
Opens Monday's scoring
Dobson scored a goal and drew an assist during Monday's 3-2 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs.
ANALYSIS
As Sebastian Aho skated behind the net, Dobson worked his way into position near the blue line to receive the pass and beat goalie Erik Kallgren with a shot that bounced off Maple Leafs forward David Kampf, giving the Islanders a 1-0, first-period lead. The 22-year-old defenseman also earned a secondary assist on Anthony Beauvillier's OT winner. Dobson, who contributed four shots during the road win, has recorded two multi-point efforts in his past four outings.
Nov 14, 2022
Records two points Monday
Dobson recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win versus Ottawa on Monday.
ANALYSIS
It was Dobson's third multi-point game of the season. He's up to five goals and 12 points in 17 games. He broke out last season with 51 points and is capable of finishing around that total again. It helps that he's averaging over 3:30 of power-play ice time this season.
Nov 7, 2022
Secures comeback win
Dobson scored a power-play goal on three shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.
ANALYSIS
Dobson's tally won the game at 4:02 of overtime. The defenseman has two goals and two assists over his last five contests. He's up to four markers, nine points (four on the power play), 33 shots on net, a plus-1 rating and 18 blocked shots through 13 games this season. Dobson will continue to see a large role on the top pairing, so his current pace should be considered sustainable.
Nov 4, 2022
Two helpers against Blues
Dobson delivered two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Blues.
ANALYSIS
After the Islanders headed into the first intermission down 1-0, Dobson sparked a comeback by setting up Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson for tallies early in the second. The young blueliner looks ready to build on last season's breakout, and through 11 games Dobson has three goals and eight points.
Oct 29, 2022
Ignites comeback win
Dobson connects on a kick-starter goal during a 5-4 victory over the Avalanche on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Trailing 3-0 midway through the second period Saturday, Dobson sparked a rally with his third goal of the season. The Islanders scored five straight to earn the win. It was the first goal in six games for the 22-year-old blueliner. Dobson, who accumulated a plus-5 rating over his past two games, added five shots in 19:42 of ice time against the Avalanche.
Oct 23, 2022
Manages power-play assist
Dobson posted a power-play assist, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Dobson's effort Sunday be considered a mixed bag, as he avoided seeing his pointless run reach three games. He also took a minus rating for the third time in six contests to begin the year. The 22-year-old defenseman has two goals and three helpers, including one of each on the power play. He's added 16 shots on net, eight blocked shots, five hits and a minus-3 rating. He broke out with 51 points in 80 outings last season, and he remains the Islanders' best blueliner from a scoring standpoint.
Oct 20, 2022
Generates team's first shot
Dobson recorded the slow-starting Islanders' first shot on goal with under three minutes remaining in the first period of Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Devils.
ANALYSIS
Dobson, who produced four points during his first three games this season, endured a tough time trying to generate offense Thursday. The 22-year-old defenseman was credited with two assists during his last outing against the Sharks on Tuesday but struggled to generate momentum against the pressing Devils. Dobson led the blueliners with two shots, adding three blocks.
Oct 13, 2022
Scores Islanders' first goal
Dobson scored the Islanders' lone goal during a 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson is developing into a premier blueliner. The 2018 first-round draft choice briefly tied Thursday's season opener with a third-period, power-play goal. It came off a rising wrist shot. Dobson broke out with career highs in goals (13) and points (51) last season. He also added 22 power-play points and 190 shots on goal. If available, the 22-year-old defenseman could provide fantasy managers with quality defensive depth.
Aug 22, 2022
Secures three-year deal
Dobson agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Islanders on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson is coming off a solid 2021-22 campaign that saw him set new personal bests in games played (80), goals (13) and assists (38). In addition, the 22-year-old defender recorded 22 of his 51 points with the man advantage. Looking ahead to this upcoming season, Dobson should continue to take on more responsibility on the power play and should be capable of once again reaching the 50-point threshold, making him a top-end fantasy target.
May 15, 2022
Everything they hoped for
Dobson proved well worth the 12th pick in the 2018 NHL Draft with 13 goals and 51 assists in 80 games for the Islanders this season.
ANALYSIS
Dobson is the best offensive defenseman for the Islanders, and there isn't a close second. General manager Lou Lamoriello has stated that finding another defender with offensive gifts is a priority this offseason. A skeptic might tell you that the Islanders did have Devon Toews and, to a lesser extent Nick Leddy before trading each of the past two offseasons. Dobson will have to play with a different defense partner as neither Zdeno Chara nor Andy Greene may be back with the Isles next season.
Apr 28, 2022
Picks up two helpers
Dobson recorded two assists in Thursday's 5-1 win over Washington.
ANALYSIS
Dobson assisted on a pair of power-play goals in the first period en route to a comfortable 5-1 victory. The 22-year-old defenseman has been productive of late, recording seven points in his last six games. Dobson now has 13 goals and 37 assists through 79 games this season. He's been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing Islanders' season.
Apr 23, 2022
Two-point effort Saturday
Dobson scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
ANALYSIS
The 22-year-old blueliner was already having a breakout campaign, but Dobson seems to have found another gear lately. Over the last seven games, he's piled up two goals and seven points, pushing his totals on the season to 12 goals and 47 points through 76 contests.
Apr 21, 2022
Two points in garbage time
Dobson had two assists -- one on the power play -- in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Dobson's production came in the third period after the game was well in hand for the Rangers, but the assists count just the same for fantasy purposes. He's up to 45 points over 75 games in what has been a breakout season for the 22-year-old defenseman.
Apr 15, 2022
Ends goal drought
Dobson scored a goal on two shots, went plus-2 and blocked three shots in Friday's 3-0 win over the Canadiens.
ANALYSIS
Dobson tallied on a Brock Nelson set-up in the third period. This was Dobson's first goal since March 3, though he picked up a solid 14 helpers in the 22 games since his previous tally. The defenseman has been a bright spot for the Islanders this year with 42 points, 178 shots on net, 139 blocked shots, 69 hits and a plus-5 rating in 72 appearances.
Apr 5, 2022
Registers pair of helpers
Dobson notched two assists and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.
ANALYSIS
Dobson set up goals by Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Brock Nelson in the contest. The 22-year-old Dobson has now gone 18 games without a goal, but he's picked up 13 helpers in that span, including eight on the power play. The defenseman secured his first 40-point season with Tuesday's performance, and he's added 166 shots on net, 127 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating from a top-four role.
Apr 3, 2022
Has gone 17 games without a goal
Dobson failed to score as the Islanders defeated the Devils 4-3 on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
While that only marks the third straight game in which Dobson hasn't registered a point, it does mark the 17th consecutive contest in which he has wrinkled the twine. Dobson has shown this season that he can be that offensive dynamo on defense that the Islanders need. Dobson has 10 goals and 38 points in 65 games, and he hasn't let his defense suffer as he came into the game Sunday with a rating of plus-11. Dobson will next get a chance to break that goal-less streak Tuesday versus the Stars.
Mar 16, 2022
Two more helpers Tuesday
Dobson picked up two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Capitals.
ANALYSIS
The young defenseman continues to blossom in his second NHL season. Dobson has found the scoresheet in 12 of the last 16 games, racking up four goals and 16 points over that stretch, and the 12th overall pick in the 2018 Draft is emerging as a true No. 1 blueliner for the Islanders.
Mar 11, 2022
Pockets power-play helper
Dobson notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Dobson extended his point streak to five games with a helper on Brock Nelson's first-period tally. During the streak, Dobson has a goal and five assists, with all of the helpers coming on the power play. The 22-year-old blueliner is up to 32 points (13 with the man advantage), 138 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in 53 appearances.
Mar 7, 2022
Contributes pair of assists
Dobson notched two power-play assists and five shots on goal in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.
ANALYSIS
Dobson set up both of Anders Lee's goals in the contest. The 22-year-old Dobson has maintained a point-per-game pace in his last 12 outings, logging four goals and eight assists in that span. The blueliner is up to 30 points (11 on the power play), 132 shots on net, 100 blocked shots, 51 hits and a plus-2 rating in 51 contests in a breakout campaign.
Feb 27, 2022
Bulges twine Sunday
Dobson scored a goal and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Ducks.
ANALYSIS
Dobson opened the scoring at 13:41 of the first period, and his goal stood as the game-winner. The 22-year-old defenseman has stepped up in February with three goals and seven assists in his last 12 outings. He's up to nine tallies, 26 points, 118 shots on net, 94 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in a career-high 47 games. He's emerged as a solid blue-line option in standard fantasy formats this season, especially since he quarterbacks the first power-play unit.
Feb 26, 2022
Assists on both goals Saturday
Dobson produced two assists, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.
ANALYSIS
Dobson set up tallies by Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau in the contest. Through 11 games in February, Dobson has two goals, seven assists and 29 shots on net. The 22-year-old defenseman continues to take strides on offense this season. He's up to 25 points, 117 shots on net, 94 blocks, 50 hits and an even plus-minus rating in 46 appearances -- last year, he produced just 14 points in the same number of games.
Feb 22, 2022
Generates helper in win
Dobson logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
ANALYSIS
Dobson set up a Zach Parise goal at 17:19 of the first period. With two goals and three assists in his last five outings, Dobson continues to be an effective source of offense from the blue line. The 22-year-old blueliner has 23 points, 108 shots on net, 91 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in 44 appearances. Eight of his points have come on the power play, where he remains on the Islanders' top unit.
Feb 17, 2022
Unknots score with goal
Dobson notched a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the Bruins on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson picked up an assist with the man advantage before scoring a goal of his own in the third period, giving the Islanders a lead they would not relinquish. The defenseman has points in three-straight contests now, with eight points over his last 10 games.
Feb 12, 2022
Solid showing in loss
Dobson scored a power-play goal on three shots, blocked seven shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.
ANALYSIS
It wasn't a perfect performance, but the seven blocks matched a career high for Dobson. The blueliner has emerged as a strong two-way player this season, racking up seven goals, 19 points (seven on the power play), 99 shots on net, 87 blocks and an even plus-minus rating through 40 contests. He's recorded two goals and three assists in his last eight outings.
Feb 9, 2022
Produces helper
Dobson recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
Dobson set up Zach Parise for the first of the Islanders' five goals in the first period. With assists in three of his last four games, Dobson remains a steady contributor from the blue line. The 22-year-old is up to 18 points (six on the power play), 93 shots on net, 78 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in 38 contests.
Jan 30, 2022
Slings power-play assist
Dobson recorded a power-play assist, seven shots on goal, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Wild.
ANALYSIS
Dobson continues to show no hesitancy to shoot the puck -- he's topped five shots in four of his last six outings. The offense hasn't followed in January, as he's picked up only four points in 10 contests. The 22-year-old has still already set career highs with six goals, 16 points and six power-play points through 35 appearances. He's added 88 shots on net, 74 blocks and a plus-2 rating despite the Islanders' struggles as a team this season.
Jan 19, 2022
Quietly playing well
Dobson leads the Islanders defensemen in goals, assists, and points.
ANALYSIS
When he was drafted, Dobson was touted as an offensive defenseman, but with Barry Trotz as the coach, defense must come first. Dobson is becoming the player the Islanders had hoped for, and there should be room for improvement as he garners more and more confidence from Trotz. The Islanders will need Dobson and every member of the team to pick up their game starting Friday when they play 50 games in 99 days.
Jan 1, 2022
Game starting to take off
Dobson scored the game-winning goal in overtime Saturday and added an assist in a 3-2 win over the Oilers.
ANALYSIS
He took a pass at center ice, broke in untouched and wired a great wrister past Mikko Koskinen at the 3:52 mark in OT. His assist came on the power play in the first. Dobson's game is developing slowly and impressively. He's one point shy of his career mark of 14 points (46 games) in just 26 contests. He's riding a three-game, five-point scoring streak and has points in eight of his last 10 games (five goals, five assists). Dobson will be a sneaky play in 2022.
Dec 30, 2021
Stays hot with multi-point night
Dobson recorded a goal, an assist, two shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has developed into a consistent source of offense on the Isalnders' blue line, even though this was his first multi-point outing of the season. He helped Mathew Barzal open the scoring in the first before putting the game out of reach with his fourth goal of the season in the third. All four of Dobson's goals have come in the past eight games, and he's added three assists over that span as well.
Dec 25, 2021
Six points in last eight games
Dobson has three goals and three assists in his last eight games.
ANALYSIS
Dobson is likely the Islanders' most gifted offensive defenseman, especially with Ryan Pulock (lower body) still on injured reserve and out of the lineup. The Islanders need offense from any place they can get it, but especially from the defense as the trades of Devon Toews (Avalanche) and Nick Leddy (Red Wings) over the past two seasons have depleted that skillset from that group of players. Dobson will try to keep the offense going when the Islanders next play versus Leddy and the Red Wings on Wednesday.
Dec 22, 2021
Starting to shine
Dobson leads all of the defenders for the Islanders in goals, assists, points, and shots on goal.
ANALYSIS
This season, Dobson has three goals, seven assists, 10 points, and 49 shots on goal in 24 games for the Isles. Dobson was touted as an offensive defenseman for the Isles when he was drafted, but that skill has taken some time to come out, especially with coach Barry Trotz insisting that the team play from its goaltender on out. The Islanders are searching for any offense they can find on defense, especially with Ryan Pulock (lower body) on injured reserve. The team may be allowing Dobson to freelance a little more than usual as they have struggled to score goals this season. Dobson will next get a chance to show his skills Monday in Buffalo.
Dec 5, 2021
Beats buzzer to force overtime
Dobson scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.
ANALYSIS
Dobson tallied with less than four seconds left in the third period to force the extra session. It was the defenseman's first goal of the season. The 21-year-old has added five assists, 46 shots on net, 28 hits and 41 blocked shots while taking on a larger role in his third NHL campaign.
Dec 4, 2021
Posts power-play assist
Dobson recorded a power-play assist, blocked four shots, levied two hits and fired two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
Dobson set up the first of Oliver Wahlstrom's power-play tallies in the contest. Through 17 games, Dobson has just five helpers, but two of them have come with the man advantage. The 21-year-old defenseman has added 31 shots on net, 40 blocks, 26 hits and an even plus-minus rating while taking on a top-four role for the first time in his career.
Nov 26, 2021
Set to return Friday
Dobson (lower body) skated Friday and is expected to play in the evening against Pittsburgh, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson missed Wednesday's loss to the Rangers, but he's slated to return after a one-game absence. The depleted Islanders could use all the help they can get as they look to snap a seven-game losing streak and pick up their first win at UBS Arena. Dobson's return will likely bump either Paul LaDue or Grant Hutton from the lineup.
Nov 24, 2021
Out with lower-body injury
Dobson (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers and is considered day-to-day, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a tough loss for the Islanders, who are already stretched thin due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Dobson has four assists in 14 contests this year, but it's unclear how long he'll be out. Paul LaDue enters the lineup to replace him.
Nov 9, 2021
Yet to light the lamp
Dobson has three points, all assists, and a rating of plus-2 in 10 games this season.
ANALYSIS
The Islanders are still waiting for consistent offense from Dobson as the young defender only has four goals and 20 assists in 90 career NHL games. For most of this season, Dobson has been paired with Andy Greene as the third pairing for the Islanders but has also seen time on the top power-play unit. Coach Barry Trotz though, may make a move on that power play should Dobson not up his production in the near future.
Oct 23, 2021
Supplies power-play assist
Dobson recorded a power-play assist, four shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Coyotes.
ANALYSIS
Dobson earned the secondary helper on Brock Nelson's tally late in the second period. The 21-year-old Dobson is up to three assists in five games, and his helper Saturday was his first on the power play. The 12th overall pick from 2018 has added 13 blocked shots, nine hits and a plus-3 rating. If he can keep the scoring pace up, he's got potential as a breakout candidate in fantasy, even though he remains limited to a third-pairing role.
Oct 9, 2021
Still a third-pair defender
Dobson is slated to start the season being paired with Zdeno Chara, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Last season the Islanders had Dobson paired with Andy Greene. This season Greene looks to start with Scott Mayfield leaving Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock as the final pairing. The Islanders are a team that plays from the goaltender on out. Coach Barry Trotz and his defensive system may be the number one reason the Islanders have become as good a team as they are. Dobson has the most offensive skill of the defensemen, but Trotz still insists on having him paired with a defensive first defenseman. That defender will be Chara to start the season.
Jun 7, 2021
Productive with man advantage
Dobson had a pair of power-play assists in Monday's 5-4 win over the Bruins in Game 5 on Monday.
ANALYSIS
The 21-year-old blueliner figured in on tallies by Mathew Barzal in the first period and Jordan Eberle in the second, helping anchor a New York power play that hit paydirt on each of its first three tries. Dobson has registered six assists in 11 postseason games, with four of them coming in this series.
Jun 5, 2021
Generates helper in win
Dobson produced an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 4.
ANALYSIS
Dobson had the secondary assist on Mathew Barzal's game-winning goal in the third period. The 21-year-old Dobson has been used sparingly, especially at even strength, but he's picked up four assists, 10 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in 10 playoff games. He's locked in as a third-pairing defenseman with first-unit power-play time.
May 29, 2021
Bags power-play assist
Dobson recorded a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 1.
ANALYSIS
Dobson's shot attempt was tipped in by Anthony Beauvillier at 11:48 of the first period. Through seven playoff games, Dobson has three helpers, two of which have come with the man advantage. He's likely to see only sheltered minutes at even strength, but head coach Barry Trotz has also deployed him with the top power-play unit. That should give the 21-year-old blueliner more chances to get involved on offense.
May 28, 2021
Two points in playoffs
Dobson had two assists and a minus-3 rating as the Islanders eliminated the Penguins from the playoffs.
ANALYSIS
Defensemen can develop slowly, but the Islanders still had to be hoping for more than the three goals and 11 assists in 46 games that Dobson had this season. Still, defense is first, second, and third under coach Barry Trotz, and Dobson was a plus-1 during the regular season. The Islanders will need Dobson and the rest of the defense to exceed expectations to defeat the Bruins to continue their playoff run.
May 27, 2021
Has two points in series victory
Dobson had two points and was a minus-3 as the Islanders eliminated the Penguins in six games.
ANALYSIS
Dobson hasn't quite been the offensive force that the team hoped for in the early part of his career. In 80 games, he has four goals and 21 points. Still, he's a promising defender who knows that under coach Barry Trotz, defense comes first, second, and third in the list of priorities. Dobson will once again be paired with Andy Green as the Isles will take on the Bruins in the second round of the playoffs.
May 7, 2021
Two points in his last three games
Dobson has two assists in his last three games for the Islanders.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has three goals on the season and 11 helpers to go along with a plus-1 rating in 44 games. Dobson has been paired with Andy Greene for the vast majority of the season so that the veteran defender can be his mentor. More was expected offensively from Dobson this season, but one could probably say that about every player on the Islanders, and the future is still bright for Dobson.
Apr 16, 2021
Scoreless since return
Dobson hasn't recorded a point since returning from COVID-19 protocol on April 1.
ANALYSIS
Dobson missed eight games in March due to being placed in the COVID protocol and now hasn't scored in seven straight since coming out of it. On the season, Dobson has three goals and nine assists in 35 games, so it wasn't like he was a regular on the scoresheet anyway, but with the Islanders in another goal-scoring slump, they need help from any place that they can get it.
Apr 1, 2021
Will play Thursday
Dobson (not injury related) will be promoted to the Islanders' active roster and play Thursday versus the Capitals, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson hasn't played since entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocols March 14, but he's been skating for over a week, so he shouldn't have any limitations against Washington. The 21-year-old blueliner has picked up 12 points in 28 games this campaign.
Mar 31, 2021
Could play Thursday
Coach Barry Trotz is hopeful Dobson (not injury related) will be ready to return Thursday against Washington, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson hasn't played since entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocols March 14. The 21-year-old blueliner was removed from the league's protocols list last Wednesday, but he's still working on his conditioning. Dobson will need to be added to the Islanders' active roster before rejoining the lineup.
Mar 24, 2021
Moves to taxi squad
Dobson was assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
ANALYSIS
Dobson cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, but he won't join the Islanders on their upcoming three-game road trip. Instead, he'll stay back on Long Island and ramp up his conditioning. The 21-year-old likely will be back in the lineup for the Islanders' next home game, which is April 1 against the Capitals. The 21-year-old has collected 12 points through 28 games this season.
Mar 24, 2021
No longer in protocol
Dobson cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson didn't join the team on its three-game road trip, which starts Thursday in Boston and ends Monday in Pittsburgh. The 21-year-old defenseman is still on non-roster injured reserve, and it's unclear whether he'll re-join the team at some point on the trip.
Mar 24, 2021
Not on road trip
Dobson (COVID-19 protocols) won't travels with the Islanders for the team's upcoming three-game road trip, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has already missed five games due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, and he's slated to miss at least three more before potentially making his return to the lineup. The 21-year-old blueliner has picked up 12 points through 28 games this campaign.
Mar 21, 2021
Still on protocol list
Dobson remains on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list as of Sunday,
ANALYSIS
Dobson has now missed four games due to being placed in the protocol. If Dobson were to finally clear the protocol, he could play Monday in Philadelphia, but if not, his next chance to play will be in Boston on Thursday. In his absence, the Islanders have used both Sebastian Aho and Thomas Hickey, but Dobson will be paired with Greene as soon as he is healthy enough to do so.
Mar 16, 2021
Moves to non-roster list
Dobson (COVID-19 protocol) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
ANALYSIS
Dobson will remain on IR until he clears the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. Sebastian Aho should stay in the lineup until Dobson returns. Prior to this move, the 21-year-old Dobson posted 12 points and 44 shots through 28 games.
Mar 15, 2021
Remains in protocol
Dobson is still on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
There was some hope that with Jean-Gabriel Pageau removed from the list Monday that Dobson would follow, but that didn't happen. Sunday was the first game this season in which the Islanders didn't have their top six defenders in the lineup. If Dobson doesn't clear the protocol Tuesday, then his next chance to play will be Thursday versus Philadelphia.
Mar 14, 2021
Lands in protocol
Dobson was placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
This explains the late scratch Sunday as both he and Jena-Gabriel Pageau were placed on the protocols list. The 21-year-old blueliner will be questionable for Tuesday's game in Washington.
Mar 14, 2021
Late scratch Sunday
Dobson (undisclosed) has been scratched for Sunday's game versus the Devils, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
There seemed to be some confusion ahead of Sunday's game, and ultimately Dobson was sent back to the dressing room before puck drop. Sebastian Aho will enter the lineup in his place.
Mar 5, 2021
Lights the lamp
Dobson scored his second goal of the season in the Islanders 5-2 victory over the Sabres on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has two goals on the season, seven assists, and a plus-5 rating in 23 games. The offensive numbers will come for Dobson, but the most important stat is likely that plus-5 rating. Coach Barry Trotz is a stickler for defense first, protect the goalie, and the wins will come. Dobson is the Islanders' top defensive prospect, and this is his first full season in the NHL. The Islanders have played it safe with him, pairing Dobson with grizzled veteran Johnny Boychuk (eye) last season and Andy Greene this year. They have kept his TOI in the 17-minute range but eventually expect him to handle 20+ minutes per game.
Feb 11, 2021
Game is progressing
Dobson is growing as a defenseman, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has had a solid start this season with one goal, five assists, and a zero rating in 11 games. Coach Barry Trotz is trying to bring Dobson along slowly and also make sure he has a mentor on defense. Last season Dobson was paired with Johnny Boychuk (eye), and this year his partner has been Andy Greene. Trotz enjoys the passing and skating of Dobson and admits he has areas in which improvement is needed. Trotz and the Islanders are hopeful that Dobson can eventually be a top-pair defender.
Jan 21, 2021
Enjoys well-rounded performance
Dobson dished out a pair of assists Thursday while adding two shots and a game-high seven blocks in a 4-1 win over New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
The young rearguard set up goals by Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle (PP) while totaling more blocked shots than the rest of New York's defensemen combined. Dobson had one goal and six assists in 34 games as a rookie last season and appears to be taking his game to a new level as a sophomore. He's been entrusted with quarterbacking New York's top power-play unit and three of his four assists this season have come with the man advantage. Given his role and his pedigree -- he was taken 12th overall in the 2018 draft -- Dobson should be firmly on the fantasy radar.
Jan 8, 2021
Bigger role than expected
Dobson has been seeing time on the top power-play unit for the Islanders during training camp, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
That Dobson was going to see a greater role this season was never in doubt, not with the trade of Devon Toews and Johnny Boychuk headed to LTIR. Dobson practiced on that top power-play unit with Ryan Pulock as coach Barry Trotz prefers to have a right-handed shot opposite Pulock. He has the skills to stay there but how well he plays at even strength will be the true indicator of his ice time. In the 34 games that Dobson played last season, he averaged 13:17 minutes of ice time. Whether he averages 15 minutes or 18 minutes this season will depend upon how well he plays in his own zone.
Jan 5, 2021
Ice time expected to increase
Dobson is expected to see an increase in his time on ice this season, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Barry Trotz has stated that Dobson needed experience and also to get stronger. Dobson averaged 13:17 minutes last season but will be expected to play more this season as a regular on the third pair along with Andy Greene. Under Trotz, the Islanders play a defensive game and Trotz won't hesitate to bench Dobson should his play not be up to par. That being said, Dobson will be given every opportunity to prove to Trotz and the Islanders that he deserves an even bigger opportunity, one that was expected of him when he was drafted in the first-round in 2018.
Sep 15, 2020
Not in lineup for Game 5
Dobson is not in the lineup and will again sit out as a healthy scratch in Game 5 on Tuesday against the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
Dobson made some waves by taking a twirl for pregame warmups, and though head coach Barry Trotz is rolling with seven defensemen with the Islanders facing elimination, it's veteran Johnny Boychuk that got the nod. The 20-year-old will need to wait to make his postseason debut.
Sep 15, 2020
On ice for Game 5 warmups
Dobson is taking part in pregame warmups ahead of Game 5 against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, per Arthur Staple of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The 2018 12th overall pick hasn't suited up for game action since the last game of the regular season (March 10). Dobson has sat out the entirety of the postseason as a healthy scratch, but lineup changes appear imminent with the Islanders down 3-1 in the series. We'll provide an update once we know whether Dobson is in the lineup or not.
Mar 10, 2020
Produces assist in shootout loss
Dobson had an assist and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
Dobson has picked up helpers in each of his last two outings. The 20-year-old defenseman continues to see mostly sheltered minutes on the Islanders' third pairing. He has seven points, 37 shots and 31 blocked shots through 34 games in his rookie year.
Mar 4, 2020
Likely to play Thursday
Dobson is expected to replace Johnny Boychuk (face) in the lineup Thursday when the Islanders take on the Senators, Brian Heyman of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Boychuk needed 90 stitches to fix a skate blade slice to his eyelid Tuesday. Dobson will take his place in the lineup until Boychuk is ready to return to the Islanders but as of now, no timetable has been set. Dobson has been learning on the job in the NHL this season and will once again be thrown into the deep end of the pool as the Islanders are 2-6-2 in their last 10 games and are struggling to stay in a playoff spot.
Feb 16, 2020
Expected to ride the bench
Dobson is expected to be a healthy scratch Monday in Arizona, Andre Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Barry Trotz seemed to be strongly hinting after the loss to Vegas on Saturday that it might be time for Dobson to sit a game or two in favor of Sebastian Aho. Dobson had a rough game versus Vegas with several giveaways, a bad icing, and also took a penalty while the Islanders were on the power play. The Islanders have admitted that they rushed Dobson a bit this season due to injuries and lack of organizational depth on defense. They may feel it is best at this point to have Dobson watch from the press box for a game or two before putting him back in the lineup.
Feb 13, 2020
Still just one goal on the season
Dobson only has one goal and four assists in 28 games so far this season.
ANALYSIS
Those might concern some when you realize Dobson is expected to be an offensive defenseman for the Islanders. The good news is that Dobson does have a zero rating so his defense isn't suffering and the Islanders have admitted that Dobson is only up with the team because of a lack of depth on defense in the organization. Dobson was a healthy scratch most nights before the team lost Adam Pelech (Achilles) for the season. It didn't help any that the only veteran defender they had at the AHL level, Thomas Hickey, has also just returned from injury. Dobson only has one point in his last 10 games but his future is secure with the Islanders and he should only get better the more he plays.
Jan 25, 2020
Learning on the job
Dobson has played in 11 straight games since the season-ending injury to Adam Pelech (Achilles), Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Before the injury, Dobson had been a healthy scratch more often than not. Over the past 11 games, Dobson has scored his first and only NHL goal and added two assists to go along with a rating of minus-1. Dobson's playing time has run the gamut of just over eight minutes to as much as 20+ minutes per game as coach Barry Trotz tries to determine how best to use his prized defensive prospect. Dobson is a regular defender for now until if and when the Islanders were to acquire another defenseman via a trade or when Thomas Hickey was to recover from a lower-body injury and prove he is once again ready to play at the NHL level.
Jan 15, 2020
Marks first NHL goal
Dobson scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
The Islanders piled on the Red Wings, and the 20-year-old Dobson notched his first NHL goal off a feed from Ryan Pulock. Dobson -- the 12th-overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft -- has enjoyed an increase in ice time with Adam Pelech (Achilles) out, as he's averaged 19:19 over the last two games. He was highly productive on offense in juniors, so Dobson's development is worth keeping an eye on for dynasty purposes.
Oct 4, 2019
Sitting out Friday
Dobson (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Friday's regular-season opener against the Capitals, NHL.com's Brian Compton reports.
ANALYSIS
The Islanders are being extra cautious with Dobson, who is still dealing with a "tweak" he suffered during training camp. The 19-year-old blueliner will set his sights on making his NHL debut Sunday against Winnipeg.
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