Any fans allowed in Nassau Coliseum will be a welcome change for the Islanders.
"It will be great," captain Anders Lee said before Thursday night’s home game against the Penguins. "Any Islanders fan that has a chance to come into the building, I think they’ll make their presence known, that’s for sure. So, I’m looking forward to that."
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that, beginning on Feb. 23, arenas and stadiums in the state can admit up to 10% of their capacity. Fans will be required to wear masks and be socially distant in the buildings and all attendees will have to present a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of the event.