Barry Trotz kept his lineup intact for Thursday night’s 4-1 loss to the Bruins. But the Islanders' coach is not likely to do the same for Friday night’s rematch at TD Garden.
In fact, Trotz anticipated altering his lineup in the second game of the back-to-back set even before second-line right wing Josh Bailey exited midway through the second period with an undisclosed issue, with his status for Friday uncertain.
There is no longer a 23-player maximum after Monday’s trade deadline. Plus, Michael Dal Colle (lower body) and Ross Johnston (undisclosed), out since the Flyers’ Samuel Morin punched him on the chin on April 3, were both activated off injured reserve.