NYHN Daily: Kieffer Bellows’ Goal is to Play Islanders’ Hockey & More

Islanders Kieffer Bellows is getting more and more comfortable with every game. His goal is to just play Islander hockey and earn the trust of the coaching staff. (NYI Hockey Now)

The Islanders can get back on track at Nassau Coliseum when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. (NYI Hockey Now)

Islanders’ Austin Czarnik provided a much-needed spark. He is deserving of another look by the Islanders. (NYI Hockey Now)

The Weekend was the first concert announced for UBS Arena, the Islanders’ new home. It will not be the first concert at the new arena. (NY Sportsday) 

With no games until Saturday, Islanders’ head coach Barry Trotz is using the extra practice time to work on his power-play strategy. (Newsday)

Mathew Barzal’s game has been evolving right in front of our eyes during his time with the Islanders. (The Athletic)

John Marino is the first Pittsburgh Penguins player to be added to the COVID protocol list. Pittsburgh will face the Islanders on Saturday at Nassau Coliseum. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

Pardon the pun, but COVID-19 is running wild in the NHL. Minnesota became the latest team hit by the virus. It’s impacting the Colorado Avalanche’s season. (Colorado Hockey Now)

The NHL is making changes to its in-arena COVID protocols to try and fight the spread of the virus. (Sportsnet)

Former Islander Roberto Luongo has played in several Olympics for Team Canada. Now he’ll be part of the management group for the 2022 winter games for Hockey Canada. (Florida Hockey Now) 

Former Boston forward Torey Krug had a little social media fun with David Pastrnak. (Boston Hockey Now)