Barry Trotz typically keeps his Islanders lineup steady when the team is winning. But getting a healthy Anthony Beauvillier back trumps that preference.
Beauvillier was activated off injured reserve after missing nine games with a lower-body injury and inserted into Tuesday night’s lineup against the Sabres at KeyBank Center as the teams concluded a two-game series.
Leo Komarov was reassigned to the taxi squad to open a roster spot.
"I tend to want to go with the same lineup most times we’re going OK," Trotz said. "For the most part, if you play well, there’s no reason to change it.