ANAHEIM, Calif. – Lane Lambert halted a power-play drill on Tuesday at Honda Center to correct the defensive alignment. The Islanders associate coach pointed out, with some exasperation, it was the same mistake made on a failed penalty kill in the previous game and one identified through video.
The Islanders are likely to alter their lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Ducks, with fourth-line center Casey Cizikas (lower body) expected to be activated off injured reserve after a one-game absence and left wing Ross Johnston and defenseman Luca Sbisa drawing in for Matt Martin and Adam Pelech, respectively.