Rookie Oliver Wahlstrom’s recent play has certainly garnered plenty of attention.
But don’t forget second-year defenseman Noah Dobson when considering the bigger picture for the Islanders.
Together, the team’s two first-round picks in 2018 have infused the Islanders’ lineup with some much-needed youthful talent.
"I think it’s necessary for a team to grow," coach Barry Trotz said.
The Islanders open a five-game homestand on Thursday night at Nassau Coliseum with the first of three straight games against the East Division-trailing Sabres. They enter having won two straight games and on a 4-0-1 streak overall.