Islanders' Thomas Hickey: Sustains minor ailment

Hickey is dealing with "a bit of a lower-body issue," per coach Doug Weight, who adds that the defenseman will be reevaluated Thursday.

Analysis:

That's about as vague of a prognosis as it gets, but at least the interim bench boss has hinted that it's a minor issue. Scott Mayfield is on the active roster, so we'd expect him to tag into the lineup Thursday against the Habs if Hickey isn't feeling well enough to go.