After a mammoth NHL trade deadline, the completely overhauled New York Islanders (I kid) get back in action tonight with a visit from the Ottawa Senators (25-35-5). The Isles won the previous two meetings of this three-game season series.
Cal Clutterbuck, who was scratched for “maintenance” last game and then rewarded all of our speculation with a two-year contract extension, remains out. Andy Greene, who was scratched/maintained for Sebastian Aho in that sleepy 2-1 loss in Philadelphia, is expected to be back in.
Unlike the Standing Very Pat Islanders, the Senators moved some pieces at the deadline — they got Travis Hamonic!