NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 14: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders skates against the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden on January 14, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz hinted that a few guys might get some rest ahead of tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. Obviously, no one knew who it might be but we could have all made an educated guess as to who might be the player(s) in question.
Turns out it was Mathew Barzal.