Matt Martin initially was ruled out on a day-to-day basis. That was nearly four weeks ago. But the gritty lefty wing finally returned to the Islanders’ lineup Monday night against the Capitals at Barclays Center after missing 10 games with an upper-body injury.
The Islanders activated Martin off injured reserve prior to the game and re-inserted him on the fourth line, which is still missing injured center Casey Cizikas.
Tanner Fritz, 27, recalled from Bridgeport (AHL) on Saturday, centered the fourth line for the second straight game as he tries to find a permanent spot on the Islanders’ roster.