Islanders need contributions from everyone to replace injured captain Anders Lee

Anders Lee of the Islanders is assisted off the ice following a first period injury against the Devils at the Nassau Coliseum on Thursday. Credit: Getty Images/Bruce Bennett

NEWARK – Every NHL team deals with injuries, so the players are well-versed in how to deal with them. Contributions are sought from elsewhere in the lineup and feeling sorry about the situation is forbidden since it serves no constructive purpose.

And there’s no doubt that’s how the Islanders are planning to handle Anders Lee’s extended absence, which began with Saturday night’s game against the Devils at Prudential Center. Lee suffered a right-leg injury in the first period of Thursday night’s 5-3 win over the Devils at…