Adam Pelech, Michael Dal Colle back in Islanders' lineup

Adam Pelech #3 of the Islanders skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at Barclays Center on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaacDefenseman Adam Pelech and rookie left wing Michael Dal Colle returned to the Islanders’ lineup for Sunday night’s game against the NHL-leading Lightning at Barclays Center, though coach Barry Trotz had different reasons for initially taking them out.

Dal Colle, 22, was a healthy scratch the previous two games because Trotz wanted Ross Johnston’s brawn in the lineup as the Islanders split a home-and-home series with the rival Rangers. Pelech’s absence in favor of seldom-used Luca Sbisa in Saturday’s 2-1 loss in Brooklyn was…