The Islanders might have something close to a full stable of players in their first game back from the All-Star break.
Noah Dobson and Hudson Fasching, who both missed time with lower-body injuries leading into the break, participated in Sunday’s practice before the team left for Philadelphia. Coach Lane Lambert, though, did not fully commit to either playing, and Fasching rotated with Ross Johnston on the fourth line in practice.
The Islanders also recalled Simon Holmstrom and Samuel Bolduc from AHL Bridgeport, where both had spent the break. Sending them down was likely more a way to get them playing time and save money against the salary cap with the Islanders on break.Hudson Fasching rotated on the fourth line in practice.Holmstrom kept his spot on the third line with Zach Parise and Jean-Gabriel Pageau. The second line of Anders Lee, Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri also stayed intact.
Defenseman Alexander Romanov skated Sunday with a full face shield. In the Isles’ last game before the break, he took a puck to the face from a Phil Kessel shot and bled from the mouth, though he eventually returned to action.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Islanders sign new star Bo Horvat to $68 million contract extensionAny worries about Bo Horvat’s long-term future on Long Island can be wiped away.
Read more »
Islanders announce 8-year extension with center Bo HorvatBreaking: Islanders sign center Bo Horvat to eight-year extension for a reported $68 million. Details: Isles
Read more »
Hudson physician sentenced for role in prescription drug kickback conspiracyA judge in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on Friday sentenced a Hudson physician for his role in a prescription drug kickback conspiracy.
Read more »