Ryan Pulock Sidelined by Upper Body Injury Against Ducks

Ryan Pulock missed the Islanders' 5-1 loss to the Ducks due to an upper body injury. Although he participated in Wednesday's morning skate, he did not feel ready to play, leading coach Patrick Roy to label him a late scratch. There is optimism that the injury is short-term, with a potential return for Thursday's game against the Kings. Pulock, who averages 21:03 of ice time and has 24 points this season, previously dealt with a shoulder issue during Sunday's win over the Panthers.