Islanders' Noah Dobson in the second period at the NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Sept. 17, 2019. Photo Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan/Joseph D. Sullivan
Josh Bailey will play in his 800th game – all with the Islanders – but the bigger milestone may be prized defense prospect Noah Dobson making his NHL debut against the Oilers on Tuesday night at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.
The Islanders will conclude their season-opening, three-game homestand, part of a larger stretch that sees them play 12 of their first 17 at home.
Coach Barry Trotz would not confirm his lineup but Dobson came off the ice with the regulars at the team’s optional morning skate in East Meadow while Johnny Boychuk, in the lineup the first two games paired with Nick Leddy, stayed out with the extras.