Cal Clutterbuck of the New York Islanders and Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals battle along the boards during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Scotiabank Arena on August 16, 2020 in Toronto. Credit: Getty Images/Elsa
The Islanders may have escaped another injury to their identity-setting fourth line.
Coach Barry Trotz indicated on Wednesday he expects right wing Cal Clutterbuck to be available for Thursday’s Game 5.
The Islanders lead the best-of-seven, first-round series, 3-1, but Clutterbuck exited Tuesday night’s 3-2 loss as Capitals defenseman Radko Gudas upended him with a low check at 15:25 of the second period.