Noah Dobson had just starting heating up for the Islanders, but the defenseman is out indefinitely after suffering a lower-body injury.

Perunovich was acquired from the St. Louis Blues on Monday afternoon, helping to fill the void left by Ryan Pulock’s upper-body injury. It was a whirlwind 24 hours for the 26-year-old, who is expected to make his Islanders debut against Colorado.

Dobson (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Friday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. Dobson was riding a three-game point streak prior to getting hurt but will now have to wait at least a week before rejoining the lineup.

He has been the lone player in the Islanders’ top four who hasn’t dealt with injuries this season, but his status is a major concern after Monday night.

They acquired lefty defenseman Scott Perunovich from the Blues on Monday, sending back a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft as a quick fix following Ryan Pulock’s upper-body injury on Saturday night. Pulock and goaltender Marcus Hogberg (upper body) were both placed on injured reserve Monday with indefinite timetables.

The New York Islanders will have to make due without one of their top defensemen. The team announced that veteran blue liner Ryan Pulock, along with goalie Marc

Noah Dobson is out week to week for the Islanders because of a lower-body injury that will not require surgery. The defenseman was injured on a hit by Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger at 1:14 of the third period during a 3-1 win Monday. Dobson left under his own power but did not return.

Scott Perunovich joined the Isles in a deal with the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

A teammate of former Isles d-man Nick Leddy in St. Louis, Scott Perunovich hopes to elevate his game with his new team.

Anthony Stolarz participated in his first full practice for the Maple Leafs on Tuesday since having a knee procedure on Dec. 18. The goalie has missed the past 21 games after sustaining the injury in a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on December 12.

The Colorado Avalanche are wrapping up their New York road trip with a matchup against the New York Islanders on Jan. 28, a game where the two teams made plenty of headlines off the ice.