Barry Trotz ran two practices after returning to the Islanders following the passing of his mother. Now, the coach might have to miss at least two more games.
The Islanders announced on Tuesday that both Trotz and injured defenseman Ryan Pulock have been placed in COVID-19 protocol. Associate coach Lane Lambert ran practice at Northwell Health Ice Center and — if he remains healthy — will run the bench again if the Islanders play the Devils on Thursday night at UBS Arena as scheduled.
Trotz missed the Islanders’ last game, a 3-2 overtime win over the visiting Oilers on Jan.