The Islanders have recalled forward Anthony Beauvillier today on an emergency basis. The 20-year-old scored two goals in Bridgeport’s overtime loss Friday night. Beauvillier has four goals and three assists in 31 games in his disappointing sophomore season with the Islanders.
Since it was an emergency recall, Beauvillier cannot play unless Andrew Ladd is out tomorrow against the Devils. Ladd left Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Doug Weight didn’t have an update on Ladd or Ryan Pulock, who also left Friday’s loss, which extended the losing streak to a season-high five games.
Another injury, which might be the biggest, is leading scorer Josh Bailey, who suffered a lower-body injury Friday. Weight said that Bailey is out Sunday.
Following Sunday’s game, the Islanders have their five-day bye week. They return to the ice Saturday afternoon against the New York Rangers. The time will help the injured players heal, including Johnny Boychuk.