Folks, we’ve still got at least four days until our next series starts. I’m happy the Islanders got some time off, but I need hockey. At least there are over thirty links to choose from today! And worry-free playoff action later on and all night, huzzah!
- The big news from yesterday: defenseman Johnny Boychuk is going to be out 3-4 weeks with a broken something (they’re calling it a lower-body injury). He left Game 4 against the Penguins hobbled in pain after blocking an Erik Gudbranson shot. [Islanders | NHL | Newsday]
- VIDEO: GM Lou Lamoriello had that to say and more in his media availability after practice on Friday.