Ross Johnston of the Islanders skates during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at NYCB Live on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Credit: Jim McIsaac
DALLAS – Ross Johnston has an easy role model for his latest role with the Islanders, for however long it lasts, in captain Anders Lee.
The mammoth Johnston, who’d likely be pigeon-holed as a one-dimensional enforcer in bygone NHL eras, started his second straight game on top-line center Mathew Barzal’s left wing along with Josh Bailey as the Islanders opened a three-game road trip on Saturday night against the Stars at American Airlines Center.