Just two days after taking a stinger to the neck, Dupuis skated just under 16 minutes (15:54 TOI) against the Islanders on Saturday.

Just two days after taking a stinger to the neck, Dupuis skated just under 16 minutes (15:54 TOI) against the Islanders on Saturday.

Analysis:

His night was mostly uneventful -- he registered one shot and one block -- but the fact that he was able to play was remarkable in itself. Dupuis saw 1:53 TOI on the power play as coach Mike Johnston continues to utilize the forward in different ways than did former coach Dan Bylsma.