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Islanders' Boychuk set to return after missing 9 games due to injury

Bob DeChiara / USA TODAY Sports

Here's Johnny!

The New York Islanders are expected to welcome defenseman Johnny Boychuk back to the lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Red Wings, according to Arthur Staple of Newsday.

Boychuk has been out of the lineup since Nov. 26 with a lower-body injury.

The hard-shooting defenseman got off to a hot start with his new club, recording two goals and 12 assists with a plus-7 rating in 14 games, while also setting a career-high with eight points on the power play.

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