Oliver Wahlstrom of the Islanders warms up before a game against the Sabres at Nassau Coliseum on March 7. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Barry Trotz termed Oliver Wahlstrom a game-time decision for Wednesday night’s Game 6 of the Islanders’ first-round series against the Penguins at Nassau Coliseum, though it seems unlikely the rookie right wing will be available.
The coach also confirmed after an optional morning skate at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow that Travis Zajac would draw into the lineup for the potential series-clincher if Wahlstrom cannot play.
Wahlstrom, who has a goal and two assists in his first five NHL playoff games, was shouldered hard into the wall by Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson in the third period of the Islanders’ 3-2 double overtime win on Monday night in Pittsburgh.