Islanders' Ryan Pulock: Expected to play in Game 4

Pulock (upper body) was once again at practice Thursday for the Islanders, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

It was thought that Pulock would return for Game 3 but he was given a few extra days off. He is expected to replace Marek Zidlicky in the lineup for Friday's pivotal Game 4. Pulock still has plenty of rough edges to grind down but he also possesses a rocket of a shot from the point and isn't afraid to let it go.