Islanders lose two players to COVID protocol

The New York Islanders announced on Friday morning that forwards Anders Lee and Ross Johnston have been placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list.

This means that both will be questionable, if not doubtful, for the Islanders games on Saturday and Sunday against the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs. It is a very tough blow for the Islanders who have struggled early on this season with a 5-6-2 record. Lee himself, who is usually a very consistent goal scorer, has had his own share of struggles with four goals and no assists through 12 games.

A big reason for the Islanders' struggles is likely due to the fact that they started the season on a 13-game road trip as they had to wait for their new rink, the UBS Arena, to finish being built. The good news for them is that they will finally get their home opener this Saturday against the Flames, however both Lee and Johnston, along with Josh Bailey who was placed on COVID protocol Tuesday, may all be unable to suit up.

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