Islanders try to bounce back against Oilers at 9 p.m.

New York plays second end of back-to-back after losing to Calgary

2/22/2019, 1:00 AM
New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz looks on from behind the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. / James Guillory/USA TODAY Sports
New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz looks on from behind the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. / James Guillory/USA TODAY Sports

The Metropolitan Division-leading Islanders arrive in Edmonton after dropping a 4-2 clash with the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night, which snapped a two-game winning streak.

"Too many passengers," fumed Islanders head coach Barry Trotz, who gave his squad a "F" grade after the loss.

After a dismal performance in Calgary, it's possible both Andrew Ladd and Thomas Hickey will make their return from injuries.

Even with the defeat, the Islanders are on an 11-3-2 run.

"The beauty of it is we get to wake up and play again tomorrow," Brock Nelson told Newsday. >> Read More

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