Florida Panthers forward Vincent Trocheck is on the mend, but whether he suits up in the first round still remains to be seen.
The 25-goal man took to the ice Saturday to test out his injured ankle, a positive step in his recovery, according to the Miami Herald's George Richards.
"He's getting better," said head coach Gerard Gallant.
Trocheck's with the club as it heads to Brooklyn, but whether the 22-year-old can play in Game 3 or Game 4 is up in the air.
The Pittsburgh native broke out in a big way in 2015-16, scoring 25 goals and adding 28 assists, both career highs. He played almost 18 minutes a game, had 13 power-play points, and contributed four game-winning goals. He finished fifth in team scoring, one of six Panthers to record 50 or more goals, in what was a very balanced attack.
The Panthers and Islanders split the first two games of their series.
