New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils: 5 Bold Predictions

Mar 10, 2015; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save in front of New York Rangers right wing Kevin Hayes (13) and Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic (3) during the second period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

– Return of Halak

The Islanders had some awful injury news not too long ago, as goalie Jaroslav Halak suffered a lower-body injury that caused him to miss one game already. The good news for the Islanders is that despite being listed as day-to-day, Halak is expected to be back against the Devils on Saturday.

Halak was able to make it through a full practice on Thursday, and with the season winding down, the Islanders will be placing him back in net. This season has been a great one for Halak, as he has a 34-15-1, with a 2.46 GAA.

Michael Neuvirth hasn’t played very well for the Islanders since the trade, so it’s good that the Islanders will have their All-Star in net.

The Islanders will also be getting Nick Leddy back in the lineup after missing the last few games, as the Islanders are finally starting to get healthy.

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