Andrew Ladd #16 of the New York Islanders skates during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at NYCB Live on Monday, Mar. 11, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
Andrew Ladd is likely still at least a month away from being able to rejoin the Islanders’ lineup. But the veteran left wing has been cleared for contact, the next step in his recovery from knee surgery.
So, the Islanders’ practice on Sunday in East Meadow marked Ladd’s first in a regular practice jersey instead of an orange non-contact one since he resumed skating with his teammates earlier this month.