EAST MEADOW, NY — Simon Holmstrom’s game has taken a noticeable downturn since taking a puck off the face, which broke his nose, in last week’s loss at MSG to the crosstown-rival Rangers. Over his last three games, the New…
New York Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer has moved winger Simon Holmstrom to the fourth line for a tactical and mental reset. The 25-year-old forward has gone pointless with a minus-4 rating and just one shot on goal over his last three games following a broken nose suffered against the New York Rangers.
Holmstrom will skate alongside veteran center Casey Cizikas, swapping roles with Ondrej Palat, who shifted to the second line during Monday's practice. Coach DeBoer stated that the lineup change is intended to relieve scoring pressure and refocus Holmstrom on process and winning puck battles.
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