The 4 Nations break proved fruitful for an Islanders squad that was as banged-up as it gets going into the layoff.
The supporting cast of Scott Perunovich and Adam Boqvist -- Tony DeAngelo filled Noah Dobson's role--played a huge part in the Islanders' extending their winning streak to six games heading into their weekend back-to-back in Florida.
Dobson, wearing a regular practice jersey, was a full participant in Saturday's session at Northwell Health Ice Center but is still on long-term injured reserve