The Islanders might have avoided a larger COVID-19 issue.
Only defenseman Noah Dobson remained on the NHL’s daily COVID protocol list on Monday with Jean-Gabriel Pageau being cleared.
Both sat out Sunday’s 3-2 four-round shootout win against the Devils at the Prudential Center after being put on the league’s list that day, marking the first time this season the Islanders have had multiple players miss playing time because of COVID protocols. Josh Bailey was on the list a day (Jan. 20) for contact tracing reasons.
Pageau likely will be available when the East Division-leading Islanders conclude a three-game road trip against the second-place Capitals on Tuesday night.