ELMONT, NY — Forward Simon Holmstrom is a game-time decision for the New York Islanders against the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night, per head coach Patrick Roy.
The 24-year-old took part in the Islanders’ optional morning skate on Friday.
Holmstrom, who has 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) in 73 games this season, sustained an upper-body injury in their 8-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. He did not play in their 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.
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Forward Anthony Duclair played in his spot on the team’s second line alongside Brayden Schenn and Mathew Barzal. While Roy wouldn’t divulge who would be coming out of the lineup if Holmstrom was able to play, one would think Duclair would come out.
Puck drop between the Islanders and Flyers comes your way at 7 PM ET.
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