The latest break in the Islanders’ schedule as they come out of the NHL’s elongated holiday break has been extended at least one more day.
The NHL announced on Tuesday that Wednesday night’s game against the Red Wings at UBS Arena has been postponed with both teams dealing with another COVID-19 outbreak.
For now, the Islanders are scheduled to host the Sabres, who have five players and coach Don Granato in COVID-19 protocol, on Thursday night.
The Islanders on Tuesday added top-six center Brock Nelson to their COVID-19 protocol list. He joined fellow forwards Anthony Beauvillier, Cal Clutterbuck, Zach Parise and Oliver Wahlstrom as unavailable after testing positive.