Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier skates to the puck at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Oct. 6. Photo Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
No, respirator masks for protection against airborne diseases aren’t being distributed to those entering the Islanders’ dressing room. But three players are now out because of illness, with versatile left wing Anthony Beauvillier added to that list when he missed Thursday’s practice in East Meadow.
And that could be a real blow to the depleted Islanders’ lineup when they finally resume play and face the Lightning on Friday night at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum, the start of a back-to-back set that includes Saturday night’s game at Buffalo.