Head coach Barry Trotz of the New York Islanders against the Boston Bruins at Nassau Coliseum on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Credit: Jim McIsaac
The Islanders have won three straight, albeit the last two in overtime, and five of seven since captain Anders Lee suffered a season-ending torn right anterior cruciate ligament. They are right in the mix for first place in the East Division.
And coach Barry Trotz is getting increasingly comfortable with his revamped lineup.
"I think we’re settled in right now," Trotz said after the Islanders practiced in Pittsburgh on Friday. "I don’t think there’s going to be a lot of change.