There are no guarantees Anthony Beauvillier will return to the Islanders’ lineup after a seven-game absence. But the injured left wing got closer to playing by rejoining the team for Friday’s practice at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow.
The Islanders will look to extend their five-game point streak (2-0-3) when they face the East Division-leading Bruins on Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum.
"That would be a game-time or game-day decision," coach Barry Trotz said of Beauvillier’s status. "I couldn’t tell you definitely in or out tomorrow at this moment."
The Islanders defeated the Bruins, 1-0, on Jan.