No lineup decisions need to be made now. But Islanders coach Barry Trotz anticipates having to make them as left wing Andrew Ladd and defenseman Thomas Hickey continue progressing in their recoveries from their long-term injuries.
The pair skated in orange, non-contact jerseys at the team’s optional morning skate for the second straight day before Saturday night’s 4-2 victory over the Kings at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.
Ladd, recovering from what is believed to be an ankle or foot injury, missed his 32nd game since Nov. 15 and Hickey, who may be dealing with a head injury, missed his 18th game since Dec.