The Islanders are scheduled to host the Sabres at UBS Arena on Thursday night in their first game since Dec. 19 — or at least they were as of late Wednesday afternoon.
Nothing is certain anymore on the NHL schedule, which has been a moving target in recent days because of COVID-19 outbreaks across the league and attendance restrictions that led to postponements in Canadian cities.
But, again: After having a home game against the Red Wings Wednesday night postponed, there was no word as of Wednesday evening that another game would bite the dust in what has been a disjointed season.