New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly will undergo a procedure to address a preexisting heart condition that was found during routine tests after his concussion earlier this month.

The New York Islanders have been without a couple of key players throughout 2024-25, and the team was dealt another disappointing blow on Monday. Veteran defenseman Mike Reilly, who hasn’t been in the lineup since a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on November 1,

Defenseman Alexander Romanov, who has missed the past seven games and 10 of 11, is still day to day after sustaining an upper-body injury against the Sabres. He is a game-time decision when the Islanders (7-7-4) visit the Calgary Flames on Tuesday (9 p.m. ET; SN1, MSGSN).

CALGARY, Alberta — Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly has recovered from the concussion he suffered but remains out indefinitely because of a heart condition that was only detected as he underwent routine testing during his recovery from the head injury.

Mike Reilly will be out indefinitely as the defenseman will undergo a procedure on Tuesday to address a preexisting, but previously undiscovered heart condition, Islanders President of Hockey Ops and General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced on Monday afternoon.

New York Islanders defenceman Mike Reilly will undergo a procedure to address a preexisting heart condition that was found during routine tests after being concussed earlier this month.

As per Frank Seravalli, the New York Islanders have announced that defenseman Mike Reilly will undergo a heart procedure on Tuesday and is expected to be out for several months.