Semyon Varlamov and Mathew Barzal of the Islanders celebrate after defeating the Bruins at Nassau Coliseum on Tuesday. Credit: Jim McIsaac
The Islanders reached the midpoint of the NHL’s shortened, 56-game season this weekend with Game Nos. 28 and 29 against the Devils at Prudential Center. And no timetable on captain Anders Lee’s indefinite absence after injuring his right leg.
Lee potentially being sidelined for an extended period will have an impact on the second half of the Islanders’ season.
But the first half was a success with the Islanders in first place in the eight-team East Division entering their weekend series in New Jersey.