One of the “fun” things about the Islanders’ current injury load is seeing things like Matt Martin, first liner.
That’s just kind of where we are, with key centers Mat Barzal and J-G Pageau joining Josh Bailey and Oliver Wahlstrom (remember him?) on the injured list.
For tonight against the Winnipeg Jets, Arnaud Durandeau — who had a nice NHL debut — sticks around, but Otto Koivula gets another look instead of Andy Andreoff, as those two were swapped in Bridgeport transactions today:
#Isles at morning skate
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Varlamov— Andrew Gross (@AGrossNewsday) February 22, 2023Meanwhile, another change to the second power play unit, which could give Otto a little space, if he gets a chance:
New look #Isles PP2
Aho
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Parise— Andrew Gross (@AGrossNewsday) February 22, 2023Tonight’s opponent is legit.