Ryan Pulock Returns to Islanders Lineup Following Shoulder Injury

Ryan Pulock returned to the New York Islanders' lineup in Thursday's 5-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings after missing four games due to a reaggravation of a shoulder injury that required offseason surgery. Head coach Pete DeBoer deployed seven defensemen to provide protection for Pulock in his return. Pulock confirmed he underwent rehab to regain strength and acknowledged that managing the shoulder issue will require ongoing maintenance for the rest of the season.