New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period of an NHL hockey game at UBS Arena on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
It’s possible that Anthony Beauvillier may be staring down a protracted time on the Islanders' bench.
After getting lifted during Thursday night’s loss against the Predators and being a healthy scratch in their win against the Devils on Saturday, Barry Trotz said he’s still contemplating whether his winger will make his return Tuesday night in Detroit against the Red Wings. Beauvillier, who’s gone without a point in 13 games, is hardly the only Islander struggling, though — and Trotz intimated Saturday that he has no problem with the rest of the team reading into the benching.