Islanders Gameday News: They’re back

For their first game after a two-week break (Brock Nelson’s 4 Nations schedule excepted), the Islanders host the Dallas Stars, who are a top contender in the West.

They do it with multiple blueliners returning to health and/or close to returning to the lineup.

First Islanders Goal picks go here.

Islanders News

• Brock Nelson took a rest day but is expected to be available to play. Meanwhile, Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield are candidates to play, and Noah Dobson practiced with the team for the first time since his injury. [Isles | Newsday]
• Why getting Mayfield back is.