Maxim Tsyplakov Returns to Islanders Lineup, GM Expresses Confidence

Maxim Tsyplakov is set to return to the New York Islanders' lineup Saturday night against the Minnesota Wild. Despite a tough start to his second NHL season, playing only 23 of 44 games with one goal, GM Mathieu Darche expressed continued belief in the forward, who signed a two-year, $2.25 million annual extension last summer. Tsyplakov, who missed most of training camp with an injury, now has an opportunity to make his mark with Kyle Palmieri out for the season. He will skate with Casey Cizikas and Marc Gatcomb.