Matt Martin #17 and Cal Clutterbuck #15 of the New York Islanders defend against Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins during the first period at NYCB Live on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Uniondale, New York. Credit: Jr.
Barry Trotz offered a glimmer of hope regarding what more his Islanders need in their lineup in this playoff push.
Key fourth-line center Casey Cizikas (left leg laceration) has not resumed skating yet. But the coach expects that to happen, “soon.”
The Islanders, who were off on Sunday and host the Canadiens on Tuesday night in one of their last three games ever at Barclays Center, have gone just 2-5-2 in Cizikas’ absence.