In Anthony Beauvillier’s rookie season, he was cast as a player who could grind and bring energy like Casey Cizikas. He did alright in that role as a 19 year old, with 9 goals and 24 points in 66 NHL games. However, some struggles the following season found the young forward spending a little bit of time in Bridgeport. With the Sound Tigers, Beauvillier scored 2 goals in 3 games and was recalled and placed on a line with Mathew Barzal. The two had played together before, and found instant chemistry on the Islanders. Beauvillier ended the season with 21 goals, 36 points in 71 games.