UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Travis Zajac #14 of the New York Islanders skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Rangers at the Nassau Coliseum on April 20, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
With a playoff spot locked up, the New York Islanders have five games remaining to push for home-ice advantage in the postseason. And at least for this first leg of the final stretch, they’ll have to do it without Jean-Gabriel Pageau.
The Isles 2020 trade deadline acquisition has been a big presence for them this season.