The supporting cast of Scott Perunovich and Adam Boqvist -- Tony DeAngelo filled Noah Dobson's role--played a huge part in the Islanders' extending their winning streak to six games heading into their weekend back-to-back in Florida.
The 4 Nations break proved fruitful for an Islanders squad that was as banged-up as it gets going into the layoff.
The New York Islanders will see a boost on their blue line as on Saturday the club activated defensemen Scott Mayfield and Ryan Pulock from the injured reserve, reports Andrew Gross of New York Newsday.
Dobson, wearing a regular practice jersey, was a full participant in Saturday's session at Northwell Health Ice Center but is still on long-term injured reserve
The New York Islanders have played 10 straight games without their star defenseman Noah Dobson. Dobson, 25, struggled to start the year but looked much improved before his injury.