The Islanders are in desperation mode — strike that, they better be in desperation mode, but who knows what shows up as they visit the Red Wings in a pivotal wild card match in Detroit. The Wings currently hold the second wild card spot, three points ahead of the Islanders.
As Patrick Roy looks to shake a pulse out of this team, Mat Barzal returns to center, while Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri stay with Bo Horvat.
Robert Bortuzzo returns after missing half the season with injury, bumping Sebastian Aho from the lineup.
#Isles tonight
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Sorokin— Andrew Gross (@AGrossNewsday) March 21, 2024Some other changes therein.