Islanders bolster their defense and forward depth as Shabanov and Mayfield rejoin the squad for a crucial matchup against the Avalanche.
The New York Islanders welcome Maxim Shabanov and Scott Mayfield back to the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night.
Shabanov, who is projected to skate on the fourth line in Maxim Tsyplakov’s spot, has not played since sustaining an upper-body injury against the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 21.
He’s missed the last 12 games and has one goal and two assists for three points in six games.
Mayfield had missed the previous two games -- a 4-3 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights and a 3-2 overtime win against the Utah Mammoth -- as he and his wife welcomed their first child.
Adam Boqvist played in his absence. Travis Mitchell, who was recalled from Bridgeport to serve as the seventh defenseman, was returned on Saturday.
The University of Denver alum has three assists in 16 games this season, averaging 18:48 minutes per game.
Puck drop is slated for 9 PM ET on MSGSN.