
New York Islanders News



Highmore was hurt midway through Thursday's game vs. the Flyers and did not return. Being moved to IR means that Highmore will miss at least one week and it created room for the Canucks to recall Nic Petan from the AHL.

Boqvist was on the ice for the morning skate but did not finish the session. Head coach Brad Larsen said that Boqvist "has some issues going on" physically. Dean Kukan will replace Boqvist in the lineup and Jake Bean will take his spot on PP2.







Pageau was not on the ice for Thursday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision in Columbus. If Pageau can't play, look for Kieffer Bellows to take his place on the third line.

Lee was a surprise scratch in Chicago on Tuesday but is over his stomach bug and will return to the lineup tonight. Lee scored in the season opener and will replace Kieffer Bellows on the top line.







Rittich will not be available for Saturday's game vs. the Predators. With Rittich out, Connor Ingram was recalled from Milwaukee (AHL) and will backup Juuse Saros.
