Islands day by day: Pelech in vs Penguins, Romanov and Boqvist out

Adam Pelech joined New York islanders for the morning skate on Tuesday morning at the Pints ​​Arena PPG after missing Sunday against the Florida Panthers with an injury at the bottom of the body.

Pelech has 17 assists, 65 blocked shots and 68 hits in 45 games this season. The veteran defender is also an asset in the death of the penalty, since the islanders will face the eighth best power play in the Penguins (24.3%) on Tuesday.

“Having it back will help us,” said Chief Patrick Roy coach about Pelech. “He has been playing very well for us in the section. Causing PK to play and play against the best lines.”

Alexander Romanov lost his skate in the morning due to a disease and will not play tonight, according to Roy. Adam Boqvist is also dealing with a disease and will not be in alignment.

As a result, Pelech and Tony Deangelo will start the game together for the first time throughout the season. Roy said the two defenders have been individually effective throughout the season and knows what to expect from them as a couple.

“Individually, they have been playing very well,” Roy said. “We hope they do exactly what they have been doing so well with other partners. We need a strong game of them.”