Injuries haven’t halted the New York Islanders‘ seven-game winning streak, and the latest injury gives fans a first look at Otto Koviula.
#Isles Transactions: Tom Kuhnhackl (lower body) and Matt Martin (lower body) have been placed on IR (retroactive to 10/25/19). Otto Koivula has been recalled from Bridgeport. https://t.co/ncbNXxgZwd
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 30, 2019
Touted as the organization’s best Center prospect in Bridgeport, Koivula’s first season in North America proved successful. In 69 AHL games, he scored 21 goals and 46 points with another two assists in five playoff games.