Islanders Shut Out 4-0 By Blues ELMONT, NY -- New York Islanders [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/new-york-islanders-anthony-duclair-oliver-wahlstrom-san-jose-sharks] forward Casey Cizikas [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/new-york-islanders-casey-cizikas-long-term-injured-reserve-hudson-fasching-2024-nhl-trade-deadline] has avoided a major injury, as he's back in the lineup after a one-game absence. The 32-year-old center was forced to miss most of the third period in their 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins after blocking a shot on his first shift of the third: Cizikas did not play in the 4-0 shutout loss to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, with Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello saying that he'd be re-evaluated when the club returned home on Friday. During his pregame chat, Islanders head coach Patrick Roy said that Cizikas would take warmups and then they'll make a decision. Cizikas skated in his usual spot during line rushes, centering Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck. Kyle MacLean, who was recalled and played Thursday, will be a healthy scratch. But that's not the only lineup change, as defenseman Scott Mayfield [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/new-york-islanders-scott-mayfield-patrick-roy-lou-lamoriello] is not in the lineup, as he's day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Sebastian Aho will play his first game since Feb. 10 in a 5-2 loss to Calgary Flames.
