Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Leaves practice early

Clutterbuck (lower body) was only able to practice for about 25 minutes Sunday before having to depart, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

It was a little surprising that Clutterbuck even tried to practice Sunday as it was thought he would get a couple of days off. The injury is still not considered to be serious but it should be watched more closely now. At this point his availability for the opening of the regular season is not in doubt.