New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson pursues New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson on Dec. 11, 2021, at UBS Arena. Credit: Corey Sipkin
As the Islanders have learned over and over this season, nothing is set in stone when it comes to the NHL schedule until the game is actually played.
So, while the Islanders are planning and preparing to finally resume play against the COVID-19-impacted Devils on Thursday night at UBS Arena, there’s still some wariness until the puck drops.
"That’s the first thing that comes to mind," Islanders coach Barry Trotz said after Monday’s practice at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow.