This year was Leo Komarov's second year of a four-year deal. In year one, Komarov was a regular playing in all 82 games for the Islanders but this year saw a little bit of a change for Komarov. It started out as an illness that turned into a neck issue.
Komarov ended up missing time from October 17 all the way through November 13. Like last year, he started out on the third line but had to move around due to numerous injuries to Case Cizikas and the inconsistency of Derick Brassard at center.
His first goal of the season didn't come until January 14 which was exactly 357 days since his last regular-season goal.