The Islanders get two key players back tonight in Los Angeles, but they lose another one. Defenceman Ryan Pulock and forward Matias Maccelli return to the lineup against the Kings, while centre Jean-Gabriel Pageau is out with a lower-body injury.
Maccelli, nine games out
Matias Maccelli has not played since October 17, when he suffered a lower-body injury against the 
Toronto Maple Leafs. He missed nine games and is activated off injured reserve for tonight. At 26, he is in his first season with the Islanders and has 2 goals and 6 points in 8 games. He will skate with Kyle MacLean and Mitchell Chaffee, and he also skated with the top power-play unit at the morning skate.
Pulock, four games out
Ryan Pulock returns after four games out with an upper-body injury suffered on October 29 against the 
Minnesota Wild. The 32-year-old defenceman will pair with Adam Pelech. Head coach Pete DeBoer confirmed both returning players will have no restrictions and will pick up their usual duties right away.
Pageau, out but not for long
Jean-Gabriel Pageau is listed as day-to-day. He played all 17 Islanders games this season, with 1 goal and 7 assists, but he left the morning skate early with a trainer after missing Tuesday's practice. Pete DeBoer said he does not think it is serious, but Pageau will not play tonight.
What it means for your pool
Maccelli and Pulock are adds to put back in your lineup tonight, Maccelli most of all, since he is back on the power play. Pageau can stay in your lineup while you wait for news, since his absence should not stretch out. The Islanders, at 7-6-4, keep going on a six-game road trip, with a stop in Anaheim on Saturday.
Sources
The facts in this article come from the 
New York Islanders on X, NHL.com, Daily Faceoff and Pro Hockey Rumors.