The Islanders are pushing to make the playoffs but, coach Jack Capuano said Monday, failing to receive recognition for what they have accomplished with an injury-depleted team.
Referencing injuries to goalie Jaroslav Halak, center Mikhail Grabovski and defensemen Marek Zidlicky and Adam Pelech, he said, “We’ve got 40 wins this year. Nobody gives this team any credit. There’s some other teams that have had some significant injuries, they struggled. These guys have struggled, but they’re competing and they’re right in the race. That’s what I like about this group. They’re battling hard every single day [in] practice, games.