Islanders head coach Barry Trotz looks on in the third period of an NHL game on Saturday at UBS Arena. Credit: Corey Sipkin
The Islanders want all their players to get booster shots.
Mathew Barzal remained in COVID-19 protocol as the Islanders faced the Bruins on Thursday night at UBS Arena, the latest of nine players on their NHL roster that have tested positive since Nov. 16 but the only one currently unavailable.
Coach Barry Trotz said before the game, while there’s disappointment COVID-19 rates are again rising and more restrictions must be in place, the organization has done everything possible to combat the virus.