Ross Johnston of the Islanders skates during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Credit: Jim McIsaac
LAS VEGAS – Ross Johnston’s physical play is his first priority with the Islanders and a main reason he was re-inserted into the lineup for Saturday night’s game against the often-chippy Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
But Johnston can also chip in the odd goal – three this season entering Saturday for the 6-5, 235-pound wing to go with 73 penalty minutes – which is why he always has fond memories of Vegas.