Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The New York Islanders are in action today against the second-ranked team in the East Division, the Washington Capitals. It’s the first big test in a while for the Islanders who’ve played the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils seven of their last eight games.
Along with a date against the second-ranked Caps, the Isles are going through a rough time with injury and COVID absences.
Anders Lee is out indefinitely and two other players missed out the last game after going on the NHL’s COVID protocol list.