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Islanders Provide Updated Ahead Of Game vs. Oilers

Stefen Rosner

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Oct 31, 2026 4:51 PMPublished Oct 31, 2026 4:51 PM

Ryan Pulock’s absence forces a blue-line shuffle against Edmonton, as rookie Isaiah George steps into the lineup to bolster a shorthanded defensive corps following Thursday’s early exit.

The New York Islanders provided updates following their game against the Edmonton Oilers.

Pulock, who has one assists through 13 games averaging 17:31 minutes primarly alongside Adam Pelech, sustained the injury early in the first period of their 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild.

Ryan Pulock exited Thursday's matchup against Minnesota following a physical first-period collision, leaving New York’s blue line shorthanded as they battle through a mounting list of injuries.

thehockeynews.comIslanders Lose Defenseman Early In Game vs. Wild Ryan Pulock exited Thursday's matchup against Minnesota following a physical first-period collision, leaving New York’s blue line shorthanded as they battle through a mounting list of injuries.

Defenseman Isaiah George, who just returned to the Hamilton Hammers' lineup after missing time with an upper-body injury, has been recalled but he will not play.