Islanders Prepare for Season Resumption with Key Players Returning from Injuries
Scott Mayfield is set to return, while other injured Islanders remain uncertain ahead of Sunday’s game against the Stars.
- Scott Mayfield, who missed four games due to a leg injury, confirmed he is ready to play when the Islanders face the Stars on Sunday.
- Ryan Pulock participated in practice wearing a non-contact jersey, but his status for Sunday remains undecided.
- Backup goalie Marcus Hogberg has yet to practice with the team as he recovers from an upper-body injury, raising concerns about goalie depth during a demanding schedule.
- Top-line winger Anthony Duclair has struggled since returning from injury, with just two goals and three assists in 21 games, and acknowledges ongoing challenges with his recovery.
- The Islanders face a critical six-game stretch in 10 days that could shape their playoff hopes and trade deadline strategy.