The Islanders certainly hope Tuesday night marked a glimpse into their future, quite possibly their near future.
Right wing Oliver Wahlstrom and defenseman Noah Dobson, the 11th and 12th overall picks in the 2018 NHL Draft, respectively, dressed for their first preseason game together as the Islanders defeated the Flyers, 3-2, in overtime at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum.
Both certainly have a chance to make the opening-night roster, though Wahlstrom is eligible to be re-assigned to the Islanders’ AHL affiliate in Bridgeport while Dobson can only either be kept on the NHL roster or be re-assigned to his Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team.