Big week ahead for the Islanders, as they’ll play their last Coliseum game of November on Wednesday night with the Maple Leafs in town.
Happy Veterans Day to those who have served.
- That game, since it is another chance for John Tavares to visit Long Island, is one of the league’s highlights for the week. [NHL]
- Leo Komarov skated in a second straight practice on Sunday, so his return seems likely for Wednesday, hopefully not at center. [Newsday]
- Since “Barzy” and “Bardy” were too close together, Johnny Boychuk changed Cole Bardreau’s nickname to “Tuna,” apropos of nothing.