Centers Casey Cizikas and Brock Nelson may be "days away" from rejoining the Islanders’ lineup.
Both participated in the morning skate prior to Thursday night’s game against the Predators at UBS Arena. Cizikas became the last of eight Islanders to clear COVID-19 protocol after testing positive on Nov. 27.
Nelson (injured reserve/lower body) was expected to miss two-to-four weeks after being hurt on Nov. 21. He had resumed skating on his own.
"They’re skating with the group today so they’re days away, I would think," coach Barry Trotz said. "They’ve missed some time. They’re getting closer.