Surprise return! Calum Ritchie is back in the Islanders' lineup ahead of schedule, ready to ignite offense against the Devils.
NEWARK, NJ -- New York Islanders forward Calum Ritchie wasn't expected back until after the Olympic Break after sustaining a lower-body injury in a 4-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Jan. 24.
However, afer missing the last six games, he'll be back in the lineup when the Islanders battle the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night, skating alongside Jonahtan Drouin and Emil Heineman:
Ritchie is also skating at the net front on the top power play:
The 21-year-old has 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 40 games this season.
Puck drop between the Islanders and Devils comes your way at 7 PM ET.
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